House Committee: CIA Mishandled Sexual Assault Cases
House Committee: CIA Mishandled Sexual Assault Cases
The Facts
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had reportedly failed to properly respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment, according to a report by the House Intelligence Committee.
A US House Intelligence Committee report released Monday says the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has failed to properly respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment.
The Spin
The secrecy the CIA values and needs to do its work can foster a dangerous environment, which is what several whistleblowers brought to Congress' attention. The House's decision to publicly investigate these allegations, and the report the committee has produced, show just how desperate reform is needed to prevent further disturbing and abhorrent actions at the CIAagency.
As the nation’s top intelligence agency, the CIA is committed to transparency and an unrelenting pursuit to improve. To make sure these issues are addressed the CIA is taking every step possible, including establishing a new office to for sexual assault response and prevention, and working with outside directors to improve its processes. The past cannot be undone, but the CIA will getcorrect thisits rightactions fromgoing here on outforward.
