Henry Cuellar Indictment: What We Know

Charges Remain Unknown

US Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) is expected to be indicted by the Justice Department on Friday, May 3. The nature of the charges is currently unknown. The indictment is expected to be announced later today.

Cuellar and Wife Deny Allegations

Representative Cuellar has denied the allegations against him and his wife, Imelda. In a statement released on Friday, Cuellar said, "I and my wife are innocent of any wrongdoing. We will fight these charges and clear our names."

Much of Cuellar's statement focused on his wife, Imelda. He said that she is a "strong and independent woman" who has been "unfairly targeted." He also said that the allegations against her are "false and malicious."

Cuellar was elected to the House of Representatives in 2005. He represents Texas' 28th Congressional District, which includes the city of Laredo.

The indictment of a sitting member of Congress is a serious matter. It is unclear what the charges against Cuellar are, but the allegations are likely to have a significant impact on his political career.