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politics13 days ago•3 min saved

Fauci declines Senate appearance, citing Fifth Amendment in ongoing COVID probe

Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to voluntarily testify before a second Senate panel investigating his COVID-19 handling, arguing that compelling testimony would amount to harassment for political purposes. The move follows a July hearing in which he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, prompting a contempt-of-Congress referral and a dispute over whether a Biden pardon or ongoing investigations justify forcing testimony, with Republicans pressing to subpoena him and potentially involve the DOJ.

via New York Post|

#anthony-fauci #contempt-of-congress #covid-19

politics19 days ago•55 min saved

Fauci contempt vote puts DOJ at a legal crossroads

The Hill reports that Rand Paul’s committee approved a contempt referral for Fauci over his Fifth Amendment assertions, but the path forward for DOJ is murky. Key questions include whether the full Senate must approve the contempt before DOJ can act, how Fauci’s Fifth Amendment rights could be invoked, and how past presidential pardons might affect any potential prosecution. Legal experts warn the process is legally intricate and politically charged, with grand jury dynamics and pardon scopes adding to the uncertainty for prosecutors.

via Yahoo|

#contempt-of-congress #department-of-justice #fauci

national-security21 days ago•19 min saved

DOJ Faces a Legal Tightrope in Potential Fauci Prosecution

The Senate’s contempt referral puts the Justice Department in a bind over whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci, with experts highlighting significant legal hurdles to winning a conviction, including Fauci’s use of the Fifth Amendment and potential political factors like a presidential pardon that could shape the case.

via The Washington Post|

#contempt-of-congress #fauci #grand-jury

news-and-politics21 days ago•11 min saved

Rand Paul’s Contempt Move on Fauci: A Political Play Framed as Legal Scrutiny

The article argues Rand Paul’s push to hold Fauci in contempt and release his diary is a partisan tactic aimed at discrediting Fauci and pressuring the DOJ, rather than a serious legal case. It notes that while the diary could be used to cherry-pick inconsistencies and Fauci could face perjury questions, the Biden pardon complicates prosecutions for actions up to 2025. With state investigations looming and political dynamics in Washington, the piece suggests the move is more about political theater and embarrassing Fauci than a likely criminal outcome.

via Slate|

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politics22 days ago•4 min saved

Fauci faces contempt after defying Covid origins hearing

A US Senate committee voted along party lines to hold former health chief Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing on Covid origins, sending the case to the Justice Department for possible prosecution; Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times, while his lawyer denounced the move as a political stunt as debates over the pandemic and its origins continue.

via BBC|

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politics22 days ago•8 min saved

Paul pushes Fauci contempt straight to DOJ, bypassing Senate vote

Sen. Rand Paul moves to refer Anthony Fauci’s contempt of Congress straight to the attorney general instead of holding a full Senate vote, arguing Fauci impeded his committee’s inquiry by not answering questions. Democrats want a floor vote that could be filibustered, while legal experts warn the maneuver is legally murky and could hinge on questions about the scope of Biden’s pardon and whether a committee referral can trigger contempt without Senate action.

via Politico|

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politics22 days ago•10 min saved

Senate Panel Moves to Hold Fauci in Contempt Over Fifth Amendment Refusal

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for defying a subpoena and invoking the Fifth Amendment; Republicans argue his presidential pardon shields him from testifying, while Democrats decry the move as partisan. The resolution could be sent to the Justice Department for prosecution, though the full Senate’s action is uncertain with the upcoming recess, and the episode underscores the ongoing partisan battles over Fauci and the pandemic.

via The New York Times|

#biden-pardon #contempt-of-congress #fauci

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over COVID-era questions

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19–related questions, a move sparked by new disclosures including a recovered phone and Fauci’s diary; Republicans argue the action ensures accountability, while Democrats say it jeopardizes future oversight, and the DOJ is reviewing the resolution.

via Axios|

#contempt-of-congress #covid-19 #fauci

politics22 days ago•20 min saved

Senate panel moves to hold Fauci in contempt amid Fifth Amendment clash

A Senate Homeland Security panel voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during questions about the Covid-era government response; Republicans plan to bypass a full Senate vote and refer the case to the Justice Department, prompting debate over presidential pardons and the legal standards for contempt. Fauci’s supporters decry the move as political theater, while analysts warn the ensuing legal fight could be lengthy and hinge on Fifth Amendment protections and the scope of congressional investigations.

via CNN|

#contempt-of-congress #doj #fauci

politics23 days ago•7 min saved

Senate set to vote on Fauci contempt amid Fifth Amendment battle

Scheduled vote in the Senate's Homeland Security committee to hold Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth at last week's hearing; a 60-vote majority in the Senate would be required to refer the matter to the DOJ, and debate continues over how a presidential pardon affects Fifth Amendment rights, underscoring partisan tensions ahead of the midterms.

via The Guardian|

#contempt-of-congress #fauci #fifth-amendment

politics23 days ago•4 min saved

Senate poised to hold Fauci in contempt after Fifth Amendment stand in tense hearing

Senate Republicans are moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a heated hearing; they argue his pre-emptive pardon may shield him, though experts say the protection is unclear. If the contempt resolution passes, it could be referred to the DOJ or require a full Senate vote, continuing a years-long partisan clash over Fauci’s pandemic-era tenure.

via NBC News|

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politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Senate Grabs Fauci’s Pandemic-Era iPhone Ahead of Contempt Vote

Senate investigators have obtained Dr. Fauci’s pandemic-era iPhone after it was transferred from HHS to the Senate’s Homeland Security subcommittee; the panel is weighing whether to hold Fauci in contempt as he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing, with Rand Paul’s allies pressing for accountability and new disclosures following the release of Fauci's diary.

via Fox News|

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politics23 days ago•23 min saved

Johnson says Fauci’s phone records obtained ahead of contempt vote

Sen. Ron Johnson said he obtained Anthony Fauci’s phone records from the Trump administration ahead of a planned Senate vote to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer Republicans’ questions about the pandemic at a hearing.

via The Washington Post|

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politics24 days ago•19 min saved

Paul to push Fauci contempt vote in Thursday showdown

Sen. Rand Paul plans a Thursday vote on a contempt-of-Congress resolution against Dr. Anthony Fauci after Fauci refused to answer questions at a hearing, accusing him of obstructing the pandemic investigation; Fauci denies entrapment and cites Paul’s lab-origin allegations. Republicans are expected to approve the contempt resolution and refer it to the Justice Department for possible prosecution, while Biden’s prior preemptive pardon for Fauci adds legal uncertainty about potential charges.

via The Washington Post|

#contempt-of-congress #covid-19 #fauci

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Cruz seeks jail time for Fauci after Fifth Amendment Senate grilling

Sen. Ted Cruz called for Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt, prosecuted for perjury, and jailed after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing, alleging he lied to Congress and the American people about COVID-19 origins and related policy decisions; Rand Paul signaled contempt charges would be pursued against Fauci as part of the fallout.

via Fox News|

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