Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked messages
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ThisUnfortunately, this settlement is unfortunately not surprising, especially given that the Justice Department came to the same conclusion in a separate report two years ago. Hopefully, however, not only will these women be fairly compensated and offered a fair shot at reattending the academy, but no woman will ever endure such egregious violations in the future.
While no one in their right mind would condone what was reported in this lawsuit, stories like this should not prompt more calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The FBI has already lowered its standards regarding physical fitness, illicit drug use, mental health, and work experience. Everyone should be given a fair shot, but only the best of the best should become agents.
There's a 1% chance that women will be required to register for US Selective Service before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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