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Fauci faces contempt vote over COVID-19 testimony refusal

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt of Congress vote due to his refusal to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote, led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, stems from Fauci invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a hearing. Democrats argue this is a political stunt, while Paul contends Fauci's pardon negates his Fifth Amendment protections. The referral to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution is being questioned for its legal validity. AI

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Fauci faces contempt vote over COVID-19 testimony refusal

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Tucker, The Associated Press ·

    Fauci contempt vote opens door to DOJ prosecution — and a precedent for witnesses to refuse to even show up in the future

    Rand Paul got his contempt vote. Gary Peters says it just gave every future witness a reason to never show up.

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