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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar Following Bribery and Money Laundering Indictment

May 29, 2024, 08:10 PM

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) following his recent federal indictment on charges of bribery, money laundering, lying to Congress, and acting as a foreign agent. The allegations include accepting bribes from entities in Azerbaijan and Mexico in exchange for political favors, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The committee, which voted unanimously, is coordinating with the Department of Justice to mitigate potential risks of dual investigations. Cuellar has denied the allegations, asserting his innocence and commitment to serving the people of South Texas.