Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar asserts innocence in anticipation of potential indictment

Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar is facing potential indictment by federal prosecutors on unspecified charges, but he maintains his innocence.

Cuellar, along with his wife, released a statement to ABC News asserting their innocence and stating that all actions taken in Congress were in the best interest of the people of South Texas. The congressman sought legal advice from the House Ethics Committee and a national law firm before taking any actions that are now under scrutiny.

The US Department of Justice has not confirmed the potential indictments, leaving the situation in limbo. Cuellar, a conservative Democrat, has faced criticism from progressives for his stance on abortion rights, but his supporters argue that he is the only Democrat who can win in the conservative and Latino-heavy Rio Grande Valley.

In 2022, the FBI raided Cuellar’s congressional office and home as part of a broader investigation related to Azerbaijan. Despite the controversy surrounding the raids, Cuellar defeated a left-wing Democratic challenger in the following election.

Cuellar remains undeterred by the potential indictment and has vowed to seek reelection for an 11th term in Congress. The National Republican Congressional Committee has called for his resignation, but Cuellar remains focused on delivering results for his constituents.

It remains unclear whether the potential indictment is related to the 2022 FBI raids, but Cuellar continues to maintain his innocence and push forward with his political career.