TFTC on Nostr: David Morens, former senior adviser to the NIAID director, has pleaded guilty to ...
David Morens, former senior adviser to the NIAID director, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States by hiding federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He used personal email to evade FOIA requests related to COVID origins and the terminated EcoHealth Alliance grant. He faces up to five years in prison.
Senator Rand Paul: "Long-time Fauci ally pleads guilty. Could his plea involve implicating Anthony Fauci?"
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2026-08-18 21:18:37 UTCEvent JSON
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