On Friday, longtime Democratic Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar was indicted by the Department of Justice on charges of conspiracy and bribery in connection with
by SBG San Antonio Staff ReportsU.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar , D-Laredo, at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 24, 2022, in Austin.
an investigation between U.S. businesses and Azerbaijan. Political experts say the continuous federal investigations into elected officials like this one and others are decaying the trust the public has in our government.Congressman Allred says when politicians get indicted or brought up on charges, it should show the American people that no one is immune.
While experts say the Department of Justice has eroded public trust, Allred contests that these indictments show that the governmental process is working. "In a healthy democracy, when elected officials, who have power, break the law it shows that no one is above the law when we can bring them to account. They will have trials in front of juries of their peers and we will see what the results are in all of those cases."Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez is facing bribery charges and will stand trial this week.
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