CIA Faces Scrutiny Over Mishandling Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Internal report reveals systemic failures in addressing complaints, kept classified as a national security threat.

A classified watchdog report found systemic shortcomings in the CIA's handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
The report followed revelations of at least two dozen women alleging sexual assaults and unwanted advances within the agency.
Donald Asquith, a veteran CIA officer, faces trial for allegedly assaulting a colleague at a 2023 office party.
Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond is set to be sentenced for drugging and abusing at least 24 women.
The CIA has faced criticism for using national security as a pretext to classify and conceal details of these cases.