Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is examining whether there are grounds for criminal liability involving Anthony Fauci, even though Fauci has received a pardon. Uthmeier’s statement indicates the review could include claims related to fraud, deceptive trade practices, and public nuisance.
The outlets agree that the focus is on possible legal exposure and that Uthmeier is moving forward with an investigation or examination of allegations. Fox News reports that the review specifically considers those categories of wrongdoing. Yahoo News presents the same core point: that the probe could lead to findings that support criminal liability notwithstanding the pardon.
While the specific details of evidence, scope, and timing are not provided in the excerpts, both sources frame the action as an ongoing inquiry by the Florida AG’s office and emphasize that the pardon does not end the examination, according to Uthmeier.
