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Anthony Fauci faces state probes after Biden pardon shields him federally
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Key Points:
- Alabama and Florida officials have announced investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s handling of the COVID-19 response, exploring potential state-level legal accountability despite a federal pardon from President Biden.
- Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing, but senators argue that Biden’s federal pardon does not protect him from state prosecutions, as presidential pardons only cover federal offenses.
- Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a gubernatorial candidate, vowed to pursue state charges against Fauci and encouraged civil lawsuits, blaming him for thousands of COVID-19 deaths in Alabama.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed an inquiry into Fauci’s conduct, focusing on whether he misled the public and caused harm under state law, with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins supporting the probe and criticizing Fauci’s pandemic policies.
- Republican gubernatorial candidates in California and Alabama have pledged to hold Fauci accountable through commissions or legal actions if elected, reflecting broader political backlash against his pandemic role.
