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Dr. Fauci Held in Contempt of Congress and Could Be Prosecuted After Invoking the Fifth Amendment During COVID Questioning · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fossi in contempt of Congress.
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[SPEAKER_00]: This decision comes after his refusal to answer questions during a hearing last week.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Fossi invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times at that hearing.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He faced criticism from Republicans who believe he concealed the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Fossi received a pardon from President Biden during his last days in office.
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[SPEAKER_00]: This pardon was intended to prevent any potential prosecution against him.
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[SPEAKER_00]: However, Fossi was subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul to discuss the outbreak and U.S. response.
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[SPEAKER_00]: In explaining his decision, Foss expressed fear of criminal charges due to Paul's remarks.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He claimed Paul had a determination to see him behind bars.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The contempt referral now moves to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington for review.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Decisions regarding potential investigation or prosecution for contempt will be made soon.