He was held in contempt for failing to answer questions before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times. I think it was a PR mistake — and I REALLY think it harmed the perception of public health." New York University professor Ryan Goodman said on the same day as Fauci’s pummeling on the Hill that this wasn’t the best course. CNN's Erin Burnett asks an NYU law professor if Fauci is in real trouble after pleading the Fifth 111 times. Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth.