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Former ABC News Correspondent Claims Network Altered COVID Lab Leak Report After Review by Fauci

Terry Moran, a former ABC News correspondent, claimed that his report on the COVID lab leak theory was significantly altered after being reviewed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. He expressed frustration over the changes made to the report, which aired in June 2021, and criticized the ongoing demonization of Fauci. The lab leak theory has been supported by multiple U.S. government agencies, while the natural origin theory remains widely discussed among scientists.

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Terry Moran, a former ABC News correspondent, claimed that his report on the COVID lab leak theory was significantly altered after being reviewed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. He expressed frustration over the changes made to the report, which aired in June 2021, and criticized the ongoing demonization of Fauci. The lab leak theory has been supported by multiple U.S. government agencies, while the natural origin theory remains widely discussed among scientists.

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Ex-ABC News correspondent claims network overhauled his COVID lab leak report after sending copy to Fauci

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Former ABC News Correspondent Claims Network Altered COVID Lab Leak Report After Review by Fauci