Fauci Held in Contempt by Senate Panel | Toronto News

A U.S. Senate panel just voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions under oath, citing his Fifth Amendment rights — a move that could lead to criminal prosecution after being referred to the Justice Department. Senator Rand Paul, chair of the committee, insists Fauci simply needs to tell the truth and faces no real legal risk, while others like Gary Peters warn this could erode public trust and future investigative power. The fallout stems from ongoing scrutiny over Fauci’s pandemic decisions, with his lawyer calling the vote a “crude political stunt” and accusing Paul of personal animus. Meanwhile, Senator Ron Johnson revealed he obtained Fauci’s government phone in hopes of finding answers, and the unusual referral process now requires VP approval before any charges can be filed — all amid debates over oversight, witness cooperation, and the limits of congressional authority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca995168ad1029ff