Louisiana has become the latest state to launch an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, following his testimony before a Senate committee where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Saturday that her office will examine whether Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, committed any offenses prosecutable under state law.
Murrill stated on social media that "Fauci lied." She referenced depositions in which Fauci claimed to not recall key details, contrasting them with newly discovered contemporaneous records he kept. Louisiana will join Alabama and Florida in investigating Fauci for potential state-level crimes.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that his office is reviewing "any and all potential violations of Florida law" concerning Fauci. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who previously served as Attorney General alongside Alabama Attorney General Eric Schmitt, expressed support for the investigation.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is sworn in during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 29, 2026.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., commented that a federal pardon granted to Fauci by President Joe Biden would not shield him from state prosecutions. Presidential pardons apply only to offenses against the United States, according to Tuberville, who added that Fauci is responsible for the deaths of millions of Americans. Tuberville, who is running for Alabama governor, indicated he would explore state charges against Fauci if elected.
Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment, which protects individuals from self-incrimination, occurred during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing. The hearing focused on his role during the COVID-19 pandemic, personal records, and the origins of the virus. His extensive use of the Fifth Amendment has drawn criticism and fueled calls for further scrutiny. Fox News Digital has reached out to Fauci's attorney for comment.