Indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar and Resignation of Chief of Staff
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar's chief of staff resigned after Cuellar and his wife were indicted by the DOJ for accepting bribes from an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan and a bank in Mexico City. The charges include conspiracy, bribery, honest services wire fraud, and money laundering, among others.
Key Points
- Cuellar and his wife indicted for accepting $600,000 in bribes from oil and gas company and bank
- Bribes laundered through front companies and shell companies owned by Cuellar's wife
- Charges include conspiracy, bribery, honest services wire fraud, and money laundering
Pros
- Transparency in government actions
Cons
- Corruption and bribery in political circles