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Florida Grand Jury, at DeSantis's Request, Finds No Criminal Activity in COVID-19 Vaccine Probe, Recommends Policy Changes

Jan 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

A statewide grand jury in Florida, convened at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis, has concluded its investigation into the development and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, finding no evidence of criminal activity. The grand jury's final report, released on Tuesday, highlighted 'profound and serious issues' related to the transparency and process of vaccine development and safety surveillance in the United States. Despite not finding any illegal actions, the jury recommended policy changes, including increased transparency around clinical trials and a ban on advertisements for pharmaceutical drugs. The investigation was initiated in 2022 amidst DeSantis's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, where he positioned himself against pandemic lockdowns and mask mandates. The report also noted that 'Big Pharma' engaged in a 'pattern of deceptive and obfuscatory behavior,' allegedly hiding adverse effects of the vaccines to rake in billions in profit.