Multiple web search results confirm David Morens, 78, was indicted on five counts. While the specific 'not guilty' plea at arraignment is implied by the legal process described in the search results, the core facts of the indictment and the number of counts are corroborated across multiple sources.

Multiple sources confirm the indictment was unsealed in Maryland federal court. While the specific name of the judge (Ajmel Ahsen Quereshi) is not explicitly in every snippet, the venue and the timing of the unsealing are corroborated.

Multiple independent sources explicitly state that Morens faces up to 51 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.

Multiple sources confirm that during a June 2024 congressional hearing, Fauci denied knowledge of Morens's use of a private email for official business and distanced himself from Morens.

Multiple sources confirm the indictment date of April 16 and the specific breakdown of charges: one count of conspiracy, two counts of destroying records, and two counts of concealing records.

Sources confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a statement on April 28 regarding the indictment, describing it as a 'profound abuse of trust'.

Multiple sources report that the indictment includes allegations of a kickback scheme involving gifts of wine and high-end meals in exchange for internal influence/favors.

Sources explicitly identify Dr. Peter Daszak and Dr. Gerald Keusch as the co-conspirators mentioned in the context of the indictment and related reports.