Louisiana joins Florida, Alabama in investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that her office will open a state‑level investigation into former White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, joining similar probes launched by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The inquiries stem from a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in which Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times while being questioned about his role in the U.S. COVID‑19 pandemic response. Louisiana officials say newly released personal diary entries and work records contradict Fauci’s earlier testimony and may reveal violations of state law. A pre‑emptive federal pardon issued by former President Joe Biden does not protect Fauci from potential state criminal or civil actions. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul, are pursuing contempt proceedings, while Alabama Governor‑candidate Tommy Tuberville and former Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry have voiced support for holding Fauci accountable.
Entities: Anthony Fauci · Dr. Anthony Fauci · James Uthmeier · Jeff Landry · Liz Murrill · Rand Paul · Steve Marshall
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Senator Rand Paul said he will push for a contempt of Congress vote against Fauci for refusing to testify. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times—111 times—during a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Senate hearing was before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Louisiana will join Alabama and Florida in investigating Fauci for possible state crimes. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened an investigation into Fauci in July 2026. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Louisiana investigation aims to determine if Fauci committed crimes that could be prosecuted under state law. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced a state investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci. (supporting_article_ids)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall disclosed his state's inquiry into Fauci after the Senate testimony. (supporting_article_ids)