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April 28, 2026
Former Fauci Advisor Indicted for COVID Email Cover-Up
- David M. Morens has been indicted on five counts, including conspiracy and destruction of federal records, for hiding communications about COVID-19 and a controversial grant.
- Prosecutors allege Morens conspired with two unnamed individuals to shield federal records and used personal emails to discuss sensitive information.
- The indictment reveals that Morens received gifts, including wine and meals at high-end restaurants, in exchange for favorable actions related to COVID-19 research funding.
7 Sources
- Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emailsApr 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Fox News
- Former Health Official Charged With Concealing Emails About Covid-19 GrantsApr 28, 2026 at 3:44 PM · WSJ
- Former Fauci adviser indicted for attempting to avoid FOIA lawsApr 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM · The Hill
- Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictmentApr 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM · Axios
- Ex-adviser at Fauci's NIAID indicted for allegedly attempting to hide records during COVID-19 pandemicApr 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM · CBS News
- Former Fauci aide charged in alleged effort to thwart inquiries into pandemicApr 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM · Washington Post
- Former Fauci aide charged with concealing Covid recordsApr 28, 2026 at 7:33 PM · The Guardian