Charges Dropped Against Doctor Accused of Destroying COVID Vaccines, DOJ Says
The Department of Justice has dismissed all charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore in the middle of his trial. Kirk was a Utah plastic surgeon who faced serious allegations related to COVID-19 vaccines, including destroying vaccines and giving saline injections instead of vaccines.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the dismissal on the social media platform X, stating that Moore "gave his patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so".
Bondi’s statement reflects the broader ideological divide over COVID-19 policies, with some viewing mandates as necessary for public health and others perceiving them as overreach. The DOJ has not provided additional details explaining the rationale behind dropping the charges beyond Bondi's statement, leaving many questions unanswered about the legal reasoning behind this decision.
About The Case
Dr. Moore had been indicted in early 2023 on charges of destroying government-supplied COVID-19 vaccines, distributing approximately 1,937 fake vaccination cards, and administering saline injections to children instead of actual vaccines at parents' request. The alleged scheme operated from May 2021 through September 2022, with prosecutors claiming Moore and his associates destroyed over $28,000 worth of government-provided vaccines.
The charges carried potential penalties of up to 35 years in prison if Moore had been convicted. The doctor had pleaded not guilty, with his defense team arguing that the CDC's vaccine regulations at the time were unconstitutional. This defense strategy highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding government mandates and individual freedoms during the pandemic, a topic that has sparked intense public discourse.
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