Former Fauci advisor indicted for hiding communications related to COVID research
A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted for allegedly hiding communications related to COVID-19 research. Dr. David Morens is accused of using a private email account to evade public records laws while at the National Institutes of Health. If convicted, he could face significant prison time for multiple charges, including conspiracy and destruction of federal records.
- ▪Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws.
- ▪The Justice Department alleges he concealed or destroyed records related to COVID-19 research grants.
- ▪Morens faces charges including conspiracy against the United States and destruction of records in federal investigations.
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A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci was indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic raged across the country, the Justice Department said Tuesday.Recommended Video Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant.
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