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Peters argues Fauci can’t be punished for pleading Fifth ahead of contempt vote

The Hill
August 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Peters argues Fauci can’t be punished for pleading Fifth ahead of contempt vote

COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government scientist’s pardon does not undermine his constitutional protections.  The letter comes ahead of a Thursday vote in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs…

COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government scientist’s pardon does not undermine his constitutional protections.  The letter comes ahead of a Thursday vote in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs…