Part of the story Anthony Fauci and the inquiries into the pandemic's origins Coverage dated April 27, 2026
Who is David Morens? Ex-Fauci adviser indicted over secret COVID records Headline from Newsweek
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accused Morens of "deliberately" concealing information to supress COVID-19 origin theories.
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Townhall
Justice Department Indicts Dr. Fauci's Right-Hand Man. You'll Never Guess Why. ↗ (opens Townhall) Published Apr 27, 2026
Townhall's feed description Justice Department indicts David Morens for concealing COVID-19 records linked to Fauci's office.
The Guardian
Former Fauci aide charged with concealing Covid records ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Apr 27, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Ex-NIAID employee David Morens accused of trying to shield correspondence related to outbreak of pandemic
Washington Examiner
Former Fauci adviser indicted on charges of concealing COVID-19 info ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Apr 27, 2026
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.
Fox News
Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Apr 27, 2026
Fox News's feed description 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.
Newsweek
Who is David Morens? Ex-Fauci adviser indicted over secret COVID records ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Apr 27, 2026
Newsweek's feed description Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accused Morens of "deliberately" concealing information to supress COVID-19 origin theories.
Fortune
Former Fauci advisor indicted for hiding communications related to COVID research ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Apr 27, 2026
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.