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Federal Government Dismisses Charges Against Utah Plastic Surgeon Over COVID-19 Vaccine Misuse

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The U.S. government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, administering saline shots to children instead, and selling fake vaccination cards. Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, of Midvale, Utah, faced up to 35 years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the government and other charges. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the dismissal on the social media platform X, citing that Moore's patients were given a choice, and he did not deserve prison time. The trial began in Salt Lake City but was halted after the charges were dropped.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, a Utah plastic surgeon, was accused of throwing away over $28,000 worth of COVID-19 vaccine doses and administering saline shots to children.
  • Moore faced up to 35 years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the government, conspiracy to convert government property, and aiding and abetting.
  • A federal grand jury indicted Moore and his Plastic Surgery Institute of Utah Inc. on January 11, 2023, alleging fraudulently completed vaccination record cards for over 1,900 doses of the vaccine.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly supported Moore on social media, stating he "deserves a medal for his courage and commitment to healing!"
  • Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene brought the case to the attention of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, leading to the dismissal of charges.

Statistics:

  • Over $28,000 worth of COVID-19 vaccine doses were allegedly destroyed by Dr. Moore.
  • More than 1,900 doses of vaccine had fraudulently completed vaccination record cards.
  • Dr. Moore faced up to 35 years in prison for the alleged crimes.

Sources:

  • "Bondi says she personally ordered MN doctor to be released over COVID vaccine case" on X, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi
  • "Federal government drops charges against Utah doctor accused of administering fake COVID-19 vaccines" by Mark Thiessen, The Associated Press

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