OIG - Office of Inspector General
04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 11:03
Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic
Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic
Greenbelt, Maryland - A former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) employee is facing indictment for his role in a scheme to evade Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in connection with COVID-19 research grants.
David M. Morens, 78, of Chester, Maryland, is charged with conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal, or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting. Morens served as a senior advisor in NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
Read more on https://www.justice.gov
Action Details
- Date:April 28, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland
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Enforcement Types:
- COVID-19,
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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