Florida AG James Uthmeier says Fauci probe could uncover grounds for criminal liability despite pardon

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. COVID-19 pandemic policies undergo intense scrutiny as Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier investigates Dr. Anthony Fauci's official role. Uthmeier outlines state-level legal challenges following Fauci's refusal to answer Senate questions, noting he pleaded the Fifth 111 times. Multiple states now coordinate actions to demand accountability regarding federal healthcare decisions and mandates. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on "Sunday Morning Futures" that his office is examining potential claims ranging from fraud and deceptive trade practices to public nuisance as part of its investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, adding that the probe could uncover grounds for criminal liability. Uthmeier said Florida investigators plan to use "every tool under Florida law" as they examine whether Fauci engaged in any self-dealing or profited from