Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges (msn.com)
He will stay in so he will get reelected so then retire and then knows Abbott will have to replace him with another democrat. Retire now and the district might elect a republican in November.

 

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

 

Henry and wifey should have a drink with Bobby Menendez and wifey

 

The money paid to Cuellar went through shell companies. Imagine that.

 

A thief/criminal is a thief/criminal regardless of political party

 

Democrats won't let him retire now and risk losing a seat in congress. They will go on so Abbott will have to appoint another democrat to replace him later.

 

That's a better link, with more detail.

Geebus, these people in power ... he says he did all of this "... in the interest of the American people." Gee, thanks, Henry. I feel so much better about the future, knowing that your wife now has a $12,000 gown. Good job!

They yanked him from his one committee (he can only serve on one? Not much of a work ethic) but that isn't good enough for Republicans. It seems "innocent until proven guilty" only applies to their side, like George Santos.

 

Like the stormy payment?

 

Just more lawfare by the Biden doj

 

Just what I expected from you.

Oh, and lol

 

Get a load of this.
unfuckingbelievable,


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'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez's team lashes out at prosecutors for allegedly outing mental health information in fight over shrink testimony
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about his habit of stockpiling cash
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Lawyers cite trauma to explain Bob Menendez’s cash stockpile
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Bob Menendez's Lawyers Say Senator Hoarded Cash, Gold Because of 'Intergenerational Trauma'
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I can't see any of those attached files, I just get an error.

As for Menendez trying the insanity plea: Republicans aren't the only ones who are good at making stuff up to get out of trouble. Menendez should be ousted, imo.

 

Attachments are blocked.

 

Sorry about the links.
I deleted the photos and it all went poof.

Menendenz and lawyers conveniently leave out how Bob and wife acquired all the money/gold/gifts that he hoarded.

‘Intergenerational trauma’ drove Sen. Menendez to stash cash at home, attorneys say'
'Senator’s defense team demands sanctions against prosecutors for revealing his mental health struggles'


'Sen. Bob Menendez’s legal team asked a federal judge this week to sanction prosecutors in his corruption case for publicly disclosing a psychiatric condition defense attorneys say drove the senator to hoard cash in his home.

In a court filing, prosecutors included a letter from Menendez’s attorneys that revealed they planned to call a New York psychiatrist to testify that the senator’s “intergenerational trauma” created an undisclosed mental health disorder that caused him to store his riches at home. Such behavior is a common coping mechanism for trauma victims who have experienced scarcity, the attorneys said.

Specifically, the psychiatrist would reveal that the senator suffered “two significant traumatic events”


cont:
https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/0...menendez-to-stash-cash-at-home-attorneys-say/

 

Lolwut?
Abbott CAN'T appoint someone to fill a House vacancy!
ALL House Vacancies (in EVERY State) MUST be filled only by a Special Election.

The Constitution requires that member of the House be replaced only by an election held in the congressional district of the former representative.

Glad to be of service in clearing up the confusion.
You're welcome.

 

Has Ken Paxton come to Cuellar's defense yet?

'First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign'
Source: Axios

11 hours ago


Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Friday became the first House Democrat to call for Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) to resign over federal conspiracy and bribery charges.

Why it matters: Cuellar is the second sitting member of Congress currently under indictment, along with Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who has faced calls for resignation from over half of his Democratic colleagues.

• "That's why I believe any elected official or candidate facing such charges should resign or end their campaign. That includes Sen. Menendez, Donald Trump, and Rep. Cuellar."

• In exchange for the bribes, prosecutors allege, Cuellar pushed legislation and pressured government officials to benefit Azerbaijan and the bank.

• Cuellar has proclaimed his innocence and said he plans to run for reelection in November. He secured the Democratic nomination in March.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/04/henry-cuellar-resign-indictment-bribery

 

Lock 'em all up. Corruption cannot be the norm.

 

Didn't Menendez ultimately get off under the Trump DOJ? Obama's DOJ brought him up for charges?

 

Indicated April 2015
Mistrial Nov. 2017
The jurors couldn't agree on any charges and he wasn't retried,

 

Biden administration draining the swamp...something the previous administration failed to do.

 

Cuellar has a loonie communist that wants his job. It is best to let Abbott do the replacing as he won't give it to her.

 

Throws out the "red baiting" card.

 

I see that the memo still hasn't been received?
Read closely...
Lolwut?
Abbott CAN'T appoint someone to fill a House vacancy!
ALL House Vacancies (in EVERY State) MUST be filled only by a Special Election.

The Constitution requires that member of the House be replaced only by an election held in the congressional district of the former representative.

Glad to be of service in clearing up the confusion.
You're welcome.

 

Give him the Trump treatment.... Oh that's right, that only applies to those with an r in front of their name

 

Oh, get off it already. I'm not defending Menendez. See #12. Next time, try reading the whole thread before you reply to me with hate-based snark. That was uncalled for and you know it.