Peters argues Fauci can’t be punished for pleading Fifth ahead of contempt vote

COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government scientist’s pardon does not undermine his constitutional protections.  The letter comes ahead of a Thursday vote in the Se

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.

Here’s What’s Next For Fauci—Contempt Of Congress Vote Tomorrow  Forbes

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.

Contempt finding could open the door to an investigation into whether Fauci had a valid constitutional right against self-incrimination

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

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice for contempt of Congress after a committee vote slated for Thursday morning. The move by Paul, chairman of the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee, effectively sidesteps a vote before the entire chamber on whether Fauci inappropriately inv

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), announced that a date was set to vote to hold former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) chief Anthony Fauci in contempt.

Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Holding Anthony Fauci In Contempt Of Congress  HuffPost