Sat Sep 28 13:32:45 UTC 2024: ## Former NYC COVID Czar Accused of Perjury Over Vaccination Claims
Former New York City COVID-19 czar Dr. Jay Varma is facing accusations of perjury after video footage surfaced showing him contradicting his sworn statements regarding the effectiveness of vaccination against the coronavirus. In the video, released by podcaster Steven Crowder, Varma claims that natural immunity gained through exposure to the virus is just as effective as vaccination, directly contradicting his previous statements in court affidavits.
Varma, who served as a senior health advisor to former Mayor Bill de Blasio during the pandemic, testified in multiple lawsuits opposing COVID-19 mandates, claiming that vaccination was the only effective way to prevent the spread of new COVID strains. He stated this under oath despite acknowledging in the leaked video that “it doesn’t make any difference at all” whether someone is vaccinated or has natural immunity.
This revelation has sparked outrage, particularly from City Councilwoman Joann Ariola, who accuses Varma of purposely misleading the court to push vaccination mandates that resulted in many New Yorkers losing their jobs. Ariola calls this “outright perjury” and demands Varma be held accountable.
Varma has not yet responded to these accusations, but has previously dismissed the leaked footage as “spliced, diced, and taken out of context.” This latest controversy adds to the scrutiny surrounding Varma, who was already under fire for boasting in the same video about attending drug-fueled sex parties during the pandemic.
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