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DOJ expected to drop ‘foreign agent’ charges against San Antonio U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar

Even so, Justice Department officials are expected to prosecute the embattled Democrat and his wife on bribery charges.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2025August 15, 2025

Even so, Justice Department officials are expected to prosecute the embattled Democrat and his wife on bribery charges.

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Henry Cuellar aide’s pay shot up after his role in the alleged bribery scheme, records show

Between 2016 and 2017, Colin Strother was paid through Cuellar’s congressional budget despite not having a clear job or title in the Texas Democrat’s office, three sources told NOTUS.

by Casey Murray and Byron Tau, NOTUS June 1, 2024July 3, 2024

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Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case

Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cueller, the congressman’s wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan and its state-run oil company.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2024June 16, 2024

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DOJ expected to drop ‘foreign agent’ charges against San Antonio U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar

Henry Cuellar aide’s pay shot up after his role in the alleged bribery scheme, records show

Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case