NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 19, 2026San Diego
Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 records
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to defraud the United States by hiding email exchanges regarding coronavirus research. Morens admitted to using personal email accounts to circumvent federal record-keeping requirements during the pandemic.
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The conviction highlights the legal consequences for federal officials who fail to maintain public records, with Morens facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine at his November sentencing.
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personRand Paul“Republican senator who has criticized Fauci and Morens regarding COVID-19 resear”organizationJustice Department“The federal department responsible for potential prosecution of Fauci.”personJennifer Jones“Director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scien”personTim Belevetz“Attorney representing Dr. David Morens.”personDr. Anthony Fauci“Former director of NIAID; Morens' former supervisor.”personRobert Fisher“Boston attorney providing legal perspective on the case.”personDr. David Morens“Former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci who pleaded guilty to conspiracy.”organizationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases“The federal agency where Morens and Fauci worked.”