The Department of Justice intends to indict Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, following an investigation into his ties to a group of U.S. businessmen and the country of Azerbaijan. Cuellar and his office have agreed to cooperate with the investigation. Cuellar has released a statement declaring himself and his wife as innocent without specifying the charges.
Key Points
Indictment of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas by the Department of Justice.
Investigation into ties with a group of U.S. businessmen and the country of Azerbaijan.
Cuellar and his wife declared innocent without specifying charges.
Pros
Cuellar and his office are cooperating with the investigation.
Cuellar has released a statement declaring his innocence.
Cons
The details of the indictment have not been made public.