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Florida Opens Civil Investigation Into Anthony Fauci Over Pandemic Disclosures

A Senate committee is voting on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment. The move tests the legal limits of presidential pardons and congressional subpoena power.

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From: Senate Committee Advances Contempt Vote Against Anthony Fauci: The Legal and Procedural Mechanics

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Key numbers

100+
Times Fifth Amendment invoked
60
Votes needed in full Senate
1 year
Maximum prison sentence for contempt

From: Senate Committee Advances Contempt Vote Against Anthony Fauci: The Legal and Procedural Mechanics

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The timeline of events leading to the committee's contempt vote.From: Senate Committee Advances Contempt Vote Against Anthony Fauci: The Legal and Procedural Mechanics ·
Prosecutions for Contempt of Congress remain historically rare, typically reserved for outright defiance of subpoenas.From: Senate Committee Advances Contempt Vote Against Anthony Fauci: The Legal and Procedural Mechanics ·
Florida is utilizing a state consumer protection statute to pursue the investigation.From: Florida Opens Civil Investigation Into Anthony Fauci Over Pandemic Disclosures ·
The Department of Justice holds the ultimate prosecutorial discretion over any congressional contempt referral.From: Senate Committee Advances Contempt Vote Against Anthony Fauci: The Legal and Procedural Mechanics ·

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