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David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 research records
David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. The charge involves a scheme to defraud the United States by concealing government records related to COVID-19 research grants.
According to court filings, Morens and co-conspirators used personal Gmail accounts to conduct official business, thereby bypassing the Federal Records Act and evading Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This allowed them to hide communications regarding the origins of the pandemic and discussions about the termination and potential restoration of coronavirus research grants.
Evidence presented in court indicates that Morens worked to protect the interests of certain entities, including EcoHealth Alliance, and received personal benefits such as wine from Peter Daszak. Morens faces up to five years in prison and potential fines following his sentencing.
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Anthony Fauci · David M. Morens · David Morens · Department of Justice · EcoHealth Alliance · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · Peter Daszak
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Morens served as a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). trendingpoliticsnews.com · wltreport.com · www.ntd.com · justthenews.com · www.world-today-news.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The conspiracy included efforts to influence the funding of EcoHealth Alliance. nypost.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Morens faces a maximum prison sentence of five years. www.ntd.com · justthenews.com · www.world-today-news.com · www.independent.co.uk · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The scheme involved concealing communications regarding coronavirus research grants. wltreport.com · www.world-today-news.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Morens received benefits, including wine, from Peter Daszak. www.ntd.com · www.world-today-news.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] David Morens pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. trendingpoliticsnews.com · wltreport.com · www.ntd.com · justthenews.com · www.world-today-news.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Morens used a personal Gmail account to conduct government business to evade Freedom of Information Act requests. wltreport.com · www.world-today-news.com · freerepublic.com · pjmedia.com · www.independent.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The conspiracy involved at least one other person. wltreport.com · www.world-today-news.com · nypost.com