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§ 1001 statute of limitations expires on May 11, 2021 testimony

Five-year limitations period on alleged false statements expired without indictment. Paul: work and referrals done; whether indicted is not up to Congress.

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Rand Paul vows to keep pressure on Fauci as statute of limitations on criminal referral expires (Fox News)
Tier 3 · news · May 10 2026; quotes Paul: whether indicted 'is not up to Congress'
Rand Paul pushes for Fauci indictment before statute of limitations expires (The Hill)
Tier 3 · news · May 2026; quotes Paul's '6 days from now, on May 11th' statement
18 U.S.C. § 1001 — Statements or entries generally (Cornell LII)
Tier 4 · other · Statute text; five-year limitations derives from 18 U.S.C. § 3282

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Pardon covers through Jan 19, 2025. §1001 SOL on May 11, 2021 testimony expired May 11, 2026 without charges. July 29, 2026 hearing not covered by pardon.