Source: Fortune
Summary
Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly hiding communications related to COVID-19 research. He is accused of using his private email account to circumvent public records laws and conceal or destroy records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants. Morens faces charges of conspiracy, destruction of records, and aiding and abetting, and could face decades in prison if convicted. The indictment follows a probe by House Republicans into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Morens’ alleged conduct was part of an effort to “suppress alternative theories” about COVID-19’s origins. The Justice Department accused him of having an improper relationship with a collaborator. Morens denied attempting to evade federal transparency laws by using his personal email in congressional testimony. The indictment reflects Republicans’ long-held belief that the federal government covered up key information about COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has never been proven to have originated from a laboratory accident or an animal.
Author: Evan Null
