As soon as this week, Cantrell is expected to answer to Friday’s indictment alleging a scheme with her police officer bodyguard to bilk taxpayers and conceal an affair.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans is expected to appear in federal court for arraignment on September 10, following her indictment by a federal grand jury on August 15. Cantrell faces 11 charges, including wire fraud,

Stephanie Grace, editorial director and columnist for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, joined Louisiana Considered to break down the charges and discuss what lies ahead for the mayor.