FBI's Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Tips

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Justice Department's watchdog found continued shortcomings in FBI's handling of child sexual abuse tips, failing to report to local authorities in nearly half the cases. FBI's response acknowledged the compliance issues and vowed to correct them. Despite changes post-Nassar scandal, FBI still falls short in reporting and sharing tips. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin called FBI's actions shameful and announced a hearing on the matter.

Key Points

  • FBI failed to report child sexual abuse cases to local authorities in nearly half the cases
  • Compliance issues identified in FBI's handling of abuse tips despite post-Nassar scandal changes
  • Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin criticized FBI for continuing to fail victims

Pros

  • Increased scrutiny on FBI's handling of child sexual abuse cases
  • Potential for improved reporting and handling of abuse cases in the future

Cons

  • Failure to report abuse to local authorities in nearly half the cases
  • Shortcomings in compliance with new tips management system