Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal Covid-19 records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal government documents related to Covid-19 research funding. The case involves questions about public records laws and transparency in government health research.

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Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 21, 2026

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal Covid-19 records

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  1. Aug 18Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
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