David M. Morens

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DOJ indicts senior Fauci adviser over alleged COVID-19 records concealment

As of May 2026: Indicted on five federal counts; arraignment scheduled May 8, 2026

A federal grand jury indicted Dr. David Morens, 78, Fauci's longest-serving adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He faces five counts: conspiracy against the United States and destruction of federal records. Morens allegedly used a personal Gmail account to route official COVID-19 business outside the reach of FOIA requests.

Updated May 31

Notable Quotes

I learned from our FOIA lady here how to make e-mails disappear after I'm FOIA'd but before the search starts.

from DOJ indicts senior Fauci adviser over alleged COVID-19 records concealment · Updated May 31

BOTH my gmail and phone calls are now safe. Text is NOT, as it can be FOIA'd.

from DOJ indicts senior Fauci adviser over alleged COVID-19 records concealment · Updated May 31