NYT
Former Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty to Trying to Conceal Covid-Related Records
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Dr. David Morens, a former National Institutes of Health official, pleaded guilty to attempting to conceal emails related to discussions about COVID-19 origins. Morens had worked as an adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the N.I.H.'s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The guilty plea was entered in federal court, addressing charges related to the handling of records.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/science/david-morens-covid-fauci.html