Fauci could face criminal contempt charge following panel vote

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Fauci could face criminal prosecution — This extreme move by Senator Rand Paul could lead to legal action against Fauci for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
Full Senate vote likely skipped — Senator Paul's intention to bypass the full Senate and go directly to certification could expedite potential charges against Fauci.

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to hold former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic during a highly charged...

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