Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr. had faced serious allegations regarding the destruction of Covid-19 vaccines and providing fake vaccination documents, but charges have now been dropped in a move deemed "in the interests of justice" by the acting US Attorney for Utah.
Charges Dropped Against Physician Involved in Vaccine Controversy
Charges Dropped Against Physician Involved in Vaccine Controversy
The US Attorney General cancels charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., accused of vaccine fraud and misconduct.
In a surprise turn of events, the US Attorney General has rescinded charges against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., a physician previously embroiled in controversy surrounding Covid-19 vaccine protocols. He had faced severe accusations, including the destruction of vaccines valued at $28,000, the distribution of counterfeit vaccination cards, and administering saline shots to children under the impression that they were receiving actual vaccinations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive on Saturday to drop the charges, stating that Dr. Moore "provided his patients with options when the government did not." He had been under indictment since 2023 during the Biden administration and maintained his innocence throughout the trial in Utah, where he faced multiple serious allegations, including conspiracy to defraud the federal government.
Felice John Viti, the acting US Attorney for Utah, filed the motion to dismiss the case, emphasizing that this decision aligns with the principles of justice. Dr. Moore allegedly offered fraudulent vaccination certificates for over 1,900 doses, charging $50 each—payments made directly in cash or as charity contributions. Furthermore, the complaints stated that he provided saline shots to children, misleading parents who wanted to circumvent vaccination protocols.
Bondi announced on social media that Dr. Moore should not have faced such a daunting prison sentence, a sentiment echoed by Republican figures Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senator Mike Lee, who had drawn attention to the case. Senator Lee praised Bondi for her support of "those who faced governmental overreach, deception, and enforced mandates during the pandemic." Dr. Moore, along with his practice, was at risk of serving up to 35 years in prison on various charges, a prospect that is now off the table following this latest development.
Meanwhile, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has previously led discussions questioning vaccination practices, continues to reshape the conversation surrounding vaccine policy in the nation.
