House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Henry Cuellar Following Indictment
The Texas congressman and his wife face multiple charges, including bribery and money laundering, linked to foreign entities.
- Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.
- The House Ethics Committee has formed a subcommittee to investigate the allegations.
- Cuellar maintains his innocence and plans to run for reelection in November.
- The charges could impact Cuellar's political future, with his seat now considered more vulnerable.
- The investigation aims to determine if Cuellar misused his position for personal gain and violated federal laws.