David Morens

Researcher with expertise in virology

David M. Morens is an American physician-scientist, medical historian and former Senior Advisor to the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). A career officer in the United States Public Health Service, he has investigated outbreaks from Ebola and Lassa fever to COVID-19 and publishes widely on viral pathogenesis and the history of pandemics. In 2026, he was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly concealing federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Morens DM, David M Morens, D.M. Morens, and D. M. Morens

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Fauci adviser David Morens indicted

Former Fauci adviser David Morens was indicted for allegedly destroying and concealing records related to COVID-19 research.

U.S. Department of Justice indicts former Fauci adviser for hiding e-mails The Globe and Mail — Apr 29, 01:15 AM
Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records - Reuters Reuters — Apr 28, 21:21 PM
Quixote Studios Lays Off 70, Winds Down L.A. Locations Amid Production Slump Variety — Apr 28, 21:01 PM
Former Fauci advisor indicted for hiding communications related to COVID research Fortune — Apr 28, 19:54 PM
Former Fauci aide charged with concealing Covid records The Guardian — Apr 28, 19:33 PM
Former Fauci aide charged in alleged effort to thwart inquiries into pandemic Washington Post — Apr 28, 19:13 PM
Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records The Straits Times — Apr 28, 18:38 PM
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research ABC News — Apr 28, 18:20 PM
Justice Department accuses former Fauci adviser of concealing communications related to COVID research PBS — Apr 28, 18:12 PM
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research CBC — Apr 28, 18:11 PM
Ex-senior adviser at NIAID indicted over COVID-19 records CBS News — Apr 28, 18:09 PM
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing COVID-19 communications Boston Globe — Apr 28, 17:56 PM
Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment Axios — Apr 28, 17:55 PM
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing COVID-19 records Associated Press — Apr 28, 17:41 PM
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research The Independent — Apr 28, 17:41 PM
Fauci’s former senior adviser indicted on charges of concealing COVID-19 research records Washington Examiner — Apr 28, 16:33 PM
Grand Jury Indicts Former N.I.H. Official The New York Times — Apr 28, 16:21 PM
Who Is David Morens? Ex-Fauci Adviser Indicted Over Secret COVID Records Newsweek — Apr 28, 15:21 PM
Top Anthony Fauci adviser indicted for 'criminal conspiracy' against the United States Daily Mail — Apr 28, 14:44 PM
Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails Fox News — Apr 28, 13:47 PM