FBI says it's conducting a 'court-authorized' search of Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home

[Nevilledog]

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FBI says it's conducting a 'court-authorized' search of Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a "court-authorized" search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar.
6:00 PM · Jan 19, 2022

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/19/politics/henry-cuellar-fbi-texas-home/index.html
(CNN)The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a "court-authorized" search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar.

"The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity," the FBI said in a statement. "The FBI cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation."

A spokesperson for Cuellar told CNN that "Congressman Cuellar will fully cooperate in any investigation. He is committed to ensuring that justice and the law are upheld."

Cuellar, a moderate Democrat, has served in Texas's 28th Congressional District since 2005.

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[unc70]

1. Any idea what is going on??

[Nevilledog]

2. No

[TexasTowelie]

8. See post #7.

I don't recall any of the details, but I think that there was some criminal conduct by one of his campaign staff members.

[Effete Snob]

3. Wild ass wholly speculative guess

Border wall contracting intrigue

https://www.texasobserver.org/henry-cuellar-and-the-art-of-the-deal/

[Nevilledog]

6. That seems more political than criminal.

[Sanity Claws]

4. "Court authorized" means there is a search warrant. Right?

Can it mean anything else?
If there is a search warrant, then there is probable cause.
Doesn't sound good.

[Nevilledog]

5. Probable cause it's a really law threshold

However, you'd think they'd have their ducks in a row before they'd seek a search warrant for a sitting MoC.

[onecaliberal]

10. It's fine to rush in when it's a dem.

[TexasTowelie]

7. I believe that this might be related to something done by one of his staff members

that lives in the Rio Grande Valley. I recall reading a short article a week or two ago, but didn't post it because at that point the story were allegations so I didn't want to violate DU rules for what was essentially a rumor.

[Effete Snob]

9. Campaign office also searched

https://www.kgns.tv/2022/01/20/federal-agents-conduct-court-authorized-law-enforcement-activities-properties-linked-congressman-henry-cuellar/


According to the FBI liaison, they were “lawfully present conducting court-authorized law enforcement activities” at a downtown location on Washington and Davis Ave. and in the vicinity of Winridge Drive and Estate Drive in Winfield Estates.

Witnesses say the downtown office in question where the FBI was seen is 1519 Washington.

That address reportedly houses the Texans for Henry Cuellar offices as well as other separate private businesses.

[WA-03 Democrat]

11. "The FBI cannot provide further comment on an ongoing investigation."

Right, unless it is Hilary Clinton and then we'll make not only tell you we will give you our opinion too! By Republicans and for Republicans. Fuck that shit.

Has a Democrat every ran the FBI...nope. It is past time.

[UTUSN]

12. What's up with that?! - (He's one of those Blue Dog types)

[Sogo]

13. Great.

We hear all about their investigations when it's a Democrat....