Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by attempting to conceal emails related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plea was made public on August 19, 2026.
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Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, previously an aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to a federal offense concerning the concealment of emails about COVID-19 origins. The information was released on August 19, 2026.
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