A grand jury will be convened to investigate any and all wrongdoing with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the governor.
The Republican governor, who is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2024, gave no specifics on what the panel would investigate, but suggested it would be in part to get more information about the vaccines and possible harmful side effects.
The discussion centered on the fact that pharmaceutical companies have not provided their data on the vaccine to independent researchers.
We will be able to get the data even if they don't give it. It is against the law in Florida to lie about the efficacy of a drug.
A statewide grand jury can investigate criminal activity and issue indictments but also look at systemic problems in Florida and make recommendations. Immigration and school safety have been tackled recently.
$3.2 billion was obtained through legal action against those responsible for the opiate crisis. This isn't something that's never been done before. The majority of the money came from lawsuits and settlements.
The statewide grand jury is expected to be empaneled in the Tampa Bay area.
Legal processes that will be able to get more information and bring legal accountability to those who committed malfeasance will be part of the process.
Many of the physicians and scientists who participated in the Roundtable on Tuesday will be included in the Public Health Integrity Committee.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost the trust of some people during the Pandemic. The governor has sued the CDC to stop it from taking effect in Florida.
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The Associated Press writer was based in Florida.