Doctor Explains Fauci's Reason for Invoking Fifth Amendment
The panel may recommend Justice Department prosecution after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during testimony, Republicans said.
- On August 5, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will consider a contempt resolution for Dr. Anthony Fauci following his refusal to answer questions at a July 29 hearing.
- Congressman Rand Paul subpoenaed Fauci, who read an opening statement before invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times to shield himself from questions during the three-hour hearing.
- "There will be repercussions to your refusal to testify today," warned Paul; convictions for contempt of Congress carry fines up to $100,000 and 12 months in prison.
- Fauci's lawyer, David Schertler, argued the Fifth Amendment protects innocent men; some senators noted parallels to Lois Lerner's 2013 contempt proceedings before the House Oversight Committee.
- Congress recently approved contempt resolutions against Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon, though federal prosecutors have not brought charges against Fauci despite Paul's prior requests for prosecution.
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