Indictment of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife on conspiracy and bribery charges
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges related to accepting bribes from an energy company and bank to advance Azerbaijan's interests in the U.S. Cuellar has denied the allegations.
Key Points
- Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges
- Allegedly accepted $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijan-based energy company and a Mexican bank
- Cuellar denies the allegations and states innocence
- Cuellar's wife defended as a qualified and hardworking individual