Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked messages
NPR Online NewsJUL 2024
Unfortunately,This this settlement is not surprising, especially given that the Justice Department came to the same conclusion in a separate report two years ago. Hopefully, however, notthese onlywomen will these women be fairly compensated and offered a fair shot at reattending the academy, but— no woman willshould ever have to 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 morefurther 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 — a minimum standard must be met.
There's a 1% chance that women will be required to register for US Selective Service before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.