Brent Warr is the mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi. On January 28, 2009, it was announced that Warr and his wife, Laura Warr, had been indicted on multiple fraud charges involving federal relief and insurance funds for Hurricane Katrina. The Warrs pleaded not guilty to charges they lied to get federal funds to repair their storm-ravaged beachfront home.FOX News: Mississippi Mayor, Wife Indicted on Katrina Fraud Charges (January 28, 2009) SunHerald.com: Warrs face multiple Katrina fraud charges...

"My fundamental mission as mayor, since Aug. 29, 2005, has been to return this city to greatness, and today Gulfport is absolutely on the right track to greatness. Understand that what has been alleged toward my wife and me has no connection to me as mayor. This has not and will not change my commitment to the progress and recovery of our city. This inquiry has been going on for more than a year now, and we hope and pray for a much faster resolution. We have entered a plea of not guilty. Out of respect for the justice system and the government, I will not speak further about the claim made against us."SunHerald.com: Statement from Mayor Brent Warr (January 28, 2009)