Dale Richardson, through his initiative The Karis Project, is bringing attention to what he claims are alarming connections between Peter Daszak, the EcoHealth Alliance, the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), and the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg, Canada. His efforts focus on exposing what he describes as dangerous and unlawful biosafety practices that may have contributed to global health risks, including the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 8, 2025, Richardson shared critical documents with Todd Callender and others, which were subsequently delivered to Senator Rand Paul’s office on April 9, 2025, by his daughter, Kaysha Richardson, a key supporter of The Karis Project. These materials are also intended for submission to U.S. Congress and have been shared with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), signaling the gravity of his allegations.
Kaysha Richardson’s Delivery to Senator Rand Paul
Her post reflects the urgency and explosive nature of the information, framing it as a “C-19 bomb” packed with evidence of engineering missteps and gain-of-function (GOF) research at the WIV. The mention of “Jen” and “Epstein’s child trafficking” suggests additional layers to the narrative, though the primary focus remains on Dale Richardson’s biosafety revelations. Kaysha’s role underscores the family’s commitment to this cause, amplifying her father’s work through direct action and social media outreach.
Richardson’s work centers on the activities of Peter Daszak, the former president of EcoHealth Alliance, a U.S.-based nonprofit tied to controversial viral research. He alleges that Daszak and EcoHealth Alliance, in collaboration with the WIV, conducted risky experiments on coronaviruses under inadequate biosafety conditions—specifically Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2)—despite the need for higher containment levels. According to Richardson, evidence suggests that the WIV was handling not only coronaviruses but also the highly lethal Nipah virus, a pathogen requiring Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) containment due to its extreme danger and lack of available vaccines or treatments. Go to direct link here:
They could use this information that was taken to Senator Rand Paul’s office. https://t.co/ddwic8PyGt
— Dale Richardson (@DjsRichardson) April 11, 2025
A key piece of Richardson’s narrative involves Dr. Xiangguo Qiu, a former researcher at Canada’s National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg. Documents cited by Richardson, including submissions to the Canadian Parliament from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), confirm that Dr. Qiu sent samples of the Bangladesh strain of the Nipah virus—a particularly deadly variant—to the WIV in 2019, along with Ebola samples. He asserts that these transfers occurred under questionable circumstances and that traces of the Nipah virus were later found in the spike protein of coronaviruses from patients in Wuhan. This claim raises questions about whether such pathogens were mishandled or even integrated into research with unforeseen consequences.
Canada’s National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg.
Biosafety Concerns and Engineering Failures at the Wuhan Institute of Virology
Richardson’s documentation highlights significant bio-safety lapses at the WIV. He points out that the WIV’s website lacks current details about its facilities, but his materials—including biosafety reports—indicate that coronaviruses and the Nipah virus were manipulated under BSL-2 conditions, which lack the engineering controls necessary to contain BSL-4 pathogens. BSL-2 labs, designed for moderately hazardous agents, offer minimal protection compared to BSL-4 facilities, which feature advanced containment systems for the most dangerous pathogens. Notably, Dr. Shi Zhengli, a prominent WIV researcher, requested BSL-4 containment for her work, but this was denied, according to Richardson’s documents. He argues that this decision, coupled with inadequate engineering controls, allowed pathogens to spread easily beyond the facility, posing a global risk.
The documentation also outlines the specific engineering controls required for proper containment, such as negative pressure rooms and HEPA filtration, which were either absent or insufficient at the WIV. Richardson contends that these failures were never disclosed to the public, exacerbating the potential for a pathogen escape—a scenario he links to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Foreign Interference and Canadian Connections
Richardson’s allegations extend beyond bio-safety to include geopolitical concerns. His materials include CSIS reports submitted to the Canadian Parliament, which outline evidence of foreign interference by China in Canada. These reports suggest that current members of Parliament are under Chinese influence as of 2025, a vulnerability heightened by Canada’s proximity and relationship with the United States. The CSIS documentation identifies Canada as a target for such interference, partly due to its strategic position and scientific resources—like the Winnipeg lab. Richardson ties this interference to the transfer of pathogens by Dr. Qiu, framing it as part of a broader pattern of compromised security that facilitated risky research in Wuhan.
Peter Daszak, a zoologist with extensive experience in zoonotic diseases, has been a polarizing figure in the COVID-19 origins debate. As president of EcoHealth Alliance until January 2025, he oversaw research partnerships with the WIV, funded in part by U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. Daszak’s expertise in bat coronaviruses, Nipah, and Ebola—pathogens central to Richardson’s claims—positions him as a key figure in this narrative. Critics, including Richardson, question whether Daszak downplayed the risks of his WIV collaborations, particularly given the scrutiny EcoHealth faced from U.S. lawmakers in 2024, who accused him of misleading Congress. EcoHealth’s funding was suspended in May 2024, and Daszak and the organization were debarred from federal funding for five years in January 2025, following findings of inadequate oversight of high-risk experiments.
Peter Daszak, the former president of EcoHealth Alliance, a U.S.-based nonprofit tied to controversial viral research.
Through The Karis Project, Richardson is compiling evidence and amplifying his message through public platforms. On April 1, 2025, he spoke on Steve Stern’s Election Integrity call, outlining his findings. He has shared related threads on X via his handle @DjsRichardson, calling for accountability. The documents delivered by Kaysha to Senator Paul’s office include petitions to Arizona authorities, FBI records from Salt Lake City, Canadian parliamentary reports, and CSIS materials substantiating his claims.
Richardson also advocates for individuals he describes as “targeted” by related technologies, seeking experts to remove implants and devices from affected people, reflecting a broader mission encompassing public health and personal safety.
Richardson’s efforts, bolstered by Kaysha’s delivery to Senator Rand Paul—a vocal critic of gain-of-function research—aim to spark a reevaluation of international biosafety and oversight of organizations like EcoHealth Alliance. By highlighting engineering failures, foreign interference, and pathogen mishandling, he hopes to prompt investigations in the U.S. and Canada. His allegations, if substantiated, could reignite debates about COVID-19’s origins and the role of global research networks in pandemic vulnerability.
As of April 9, 2025, the materials submitted to Senator Paul’s office are public, and Richardson encourages their dissemination. Whether his claims lead to action remains uncertain, but his work, supported by Kaysha’s dramatic delivery and outspoken X commentary, underscores a demand for transparency in virology research. For now, Dale Richardson and The Karis Project continue to challenge the narrative, armed with documents and a mission to uncover hidden truths.
As of April 9, 2025, the materials submitted to Senator Paul’s office are public, and Richardson encourages their dissemination.
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