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Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan

A Texas Democrat and his wife have been indicted for allegedly accepting $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank, as per the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
The couple appeared in court in Houston on Friday and were released on a $100,000 bond, facing charges such as conspiracy to commit bribery and money laundering.
Henry Cuellar stated that he and his wife are innocent, denying the accusations, emphasizing his service to the people of South Texas.

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The Guardian

Texas congressman Henry Cuellar asserts innocence amid reports of indictment

Democrat responds to reports of unspecified charges by the justice department two years after an FBI raid of his home and office

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Henry Cuellar and wife indicted over allegations of $600,000 bribes from Azerbaijan

The charges were announced on Friday by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), shortly after the congressman protested his innocence in a statement

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former

15 days ago·United States

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abc News

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, wife indicted on charges of bribes tied to Azerbaijan

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar is claiming innocence ahead of a potential indictment against him, according to a statement released from his office.

15 days ago·United States

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CNN

Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities, according to an indictment in federal court in Texas.

15 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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