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Politics · United StatesDoctor Pleads Fifth Amendment at Birth Tourism Hearing
A doctor involved in a federal birth tourism probe invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a House Oversight Committee hearing. The doctor, Wladimir Lorentz, refused to answer questions after being subpoenaed, prompting debate over birthright citizenship.
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Politics · United StatesActBlue co-founder DeBergalis invokes Fifth in House deposition
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis invoked the Fifth Amendment during a closed-door deposition before three House committees investigating allegations of lax fraud prevention allowing foreign donations. The session lasted less than 30 minutes, with no left-rated outlet covering the story.
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Politics · United StatesFauci held in contempt by Senate panel after invoking Fifth Amendment 111 times
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel obtains Fauci’s iPhone ahead of contempt vote
A Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson has obtained a copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s iPhone, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. The panel plans to vote on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing.
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