A former New Orleans inspector who was indicted in a fraud scheme and linked to Mayor LaToya Cantrell has had his trial date set. Randy Farrell will go to trial on Oct. 20, 2025. The trial will be before Judge. Jay Zainey. Farrell is facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit honest services, fraud, wire fraud, and honest services fraud. According to the indictment, Farrell is accused of bribing Public Official 1, believed to be Mayor LaToya Cantrell, in exchange for a city employee being fired after that employee uncovered an alleged kickback scheme through the Department of Safety and Permits. According to the indictment, Farrell’s company, IECi, conducted a majority of the city’s third-party inspections.Farrell is accused of using unlicensed electricians to perform the work and then having IECI inspect and approve the work at the properties under the ruse that licensed electricians had done …
