Is Fauci in Legal Trouble? What to Know After Contempt Vote

Is Fauci in Legal Trouble? What to Know After Contempt Vote  wsj.com

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a hearing last week. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, a week after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions.   The move raises questions about how broader GOP support

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department.

Some legal experts say Fauci had reasons to invoke the Fifth Amendment, given the threat of potential state prosecutions and questions from President Donald Trump's administration about the validity of Biden's pardons.

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week