Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Summary
Senator Rand Paul said there is a real chance Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal charges after Fauci refused to answer questions in a Senate hearing by invoking the Fifth Amendment. Fauci's lawyer said the former White House health official has the right to refuse answering, while Paul argued that a pardon Fauci received may affect that right.Key Facts
- Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, refusing to answer all questions.
- The Fifth Amendment lets people avoid answering questions if their answers might incriminate them.
- Senator Rand Paul said Fauci could be charged with contempt of Congress or obstructing Congress for not answering.
- Fauci’s attorney said Fauci has a legal right to invoke the Fifth Amendment here.
- Fauci received a pardon from President Biden before Biden left office, which Paul said may affect Fauci’s right to refuse to testify.
- The Senate Homeland Security Committee, led by Paul, plans to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress.
- If the committee votes yes, the full Senate would vote next, needing a majority to approve.
- The Justice Department would decide whether to press criminal charges if contempt is approved by Senate.
- The hearing included debate on COVID-19 government responses and the origins of the virus, with Paul supporting the lab leak theory.
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