Florida AG James Uthmeier says Fauci probe could uncover grounds for criminal liability despite pardon
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is examining fraud, deceptive trade practices, and public nuisance claims against Anthony Fauci.
TL;DR
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci.
- The investigation considers claims ranging from fraud and deceptive trade practices to public nuisance.
- Uthmeier suggested the probe could uncover grounds for criminal liability.
- A presidential pardon issued to Fauci shields him from federal prosecution but not state prosecution.
- Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a congressional hearing.
- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to charge Fauci with contempt.
- Uthmeier questioned why Fauci needed a pardon if he did nothing wrong.
- Criminal wrongdoing by Fauci has not been established at this time.