New Orleans judge extends deadline for mayor in civil case [Video]

A judge has granted an extension in a federal civil case lodged against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. New Orleans resident Anne Breaud filed a federal civil lawsuit against Cantrell back in July. The judge granted an extension, giving Cantrell and members of her staff more time to file a response and turn over documents. The new deadline is Sept. 10. This comes after a separate judge recently threw out the restraining order and complaint Cantrell filed in May against Breaud. The judge ruled that Cantrell had to cover Breaud’s attorney fees. Breaud claims in her complaint that her civil rights were violated and that the Mayor’s stalking allegations caused her emotional distress. She also claims that she was the victim of malicious prosecution. Breaud is seeking emotional damages as well as financial compensation for the money she spent hiring lawyers. The lawsuit comes just weeks after four New Orleans …