Coverage dated April 27, 2026

Who is David Morens? Ex-Fauci adviser indicted over secret COVID records

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accused Morens of "deliberately" concealing information to supress COVID-19 origin theories.

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  1. Townhall

    Justice Department Indicts Dr. Fauci's Right-Hand Man. You'll Never Guess Why. (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Justice Department indicts David Morens for concealing COVID-19 records linked to Fauci's office.

  2. The Guardian

    Former Fauci aide charged with concealing Covid records (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Ex-NIAID employee David Morens accused of trying to shield correspondence related to outbreak of pandemic

  3. Washington Examiner

    Former Fauci adviser indicted on charges of concealing COVID-19 info (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    David Morens and others allegedly concealed information and falsified records to suppress alternative theories about the origins of the coronavirus.

  4. Fox News

    Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails (opens Fox News)

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    Former Dr. Anthony Fauci advisor David M. Morens has been indicted for allegedly using private email to evade FOIA requests and hide COVID-19 origin discussions from public view.

  5. Newsweek

    Who is David Morens? Ex-Fauci adviser indicted over secret COVID records (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accused Morens of "deliberately" concealing information to supress COVID-19 origin theories.

  6. Fortune

    Former Fauci advisor indicted for hiding communications related to COVID research (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the NIH.

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