New Orleans woman accused stalking mayor files civil suit [Video]

A New Orleans woman who was accused of stalking by Mayor LaToya Cantrell has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the mayor. Anne Breaud filed the complaint against Cantrell on Friday. A judge recently threw out the restraining order and complaint Cantrell filed in May and ruled that Cantrell and 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 Officers were accused of releasing Breaud’s personal information. The case was dismissed; however, Breaud’s attorney issued subpoenas for all NOPD records, policies and communications surrounding Officer Jeffrey Vappie in the case after Breaud said some of her …