Arrest of Fauci’s former aide sparks political persecution concerns
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Rebecca Trager2026-05-01T13:25:00
Virologist David Morens, who was a long-term NIH adviser, faces up to 51 years in prison
The arrest of David Morens, a former senior adviser to Anthony Fauci, has left many in the US research community reeling and raising concerns about political persecution. Morens was indicted on 28 April on several felony charges related to the coronavirus pandemic.