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Florida Supreme Court approves investigation into COVID-19 vaccines

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state Supreme Court has signed off on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request to have a grand jury investigate COVID-19 vaccines.

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The governor called for an investigation earlier this month into vaccine makers and others who promoted the shots.

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In an order issued Thursday, the state Supreme Court said the grand jury could investigate pharmaceutical manufacturers and other organizations involved in developing, testing, marketing, distributing or administering COVID-19 vaccines.

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Read the full order below:

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Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.