Lawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against US Rep Cuellar of Texas
Time:2024-05-18 00:20:01 Source:travelViews(143)
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Thursday discussed whether classified documents might play a role in the planned trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, who is facing federal bribery and conspiracy charges over accusations he accepted nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico.
During the hearing in a Houston federal courtroom, prosecutors declined to discuss publicly any information related to what type of classified documents might be part of the case. But Garrett Coyle, a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, said authorities didn’t anticipate disclosing any classified material to the defense.
“Congressman Cuellar could have access to classified information,” Coyle said.
Chris Flood, one of Cuellar’s attorneys, said the defense currently does not have access to any classified material and because prosecutors have not yet begun to disclose to the defense what evidence they have in the case, he is not sure if any such material will play a role in his defense.
Previous:Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Next:A windswept Natalie Portman and John Krasinski film a high
You may also like
- Pictured: Woman, 81, killed in 'axe attack' at her sister
- Trump and DeSantis make peace, talk fundraising for election 2024
- Travis Kelce names Taylor Swift his 'significant other' at the Mahomes' charity gala in Las Vegas
- Former teacher at New Hampshire youth detention center testifies about bruised teens
- Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in
- Astros promote 1B prospect Loperfido as Abreu's struggles continue for slumping team
- Molly Sims looks red hot in flirty polka
- 2 hikers drown after falling into creek on Tennessee trail
- 'ALL Brits are welcome!' Mayor of Magaluf's message to UK holidaymakers following 'tourism