CIA Fires Employee Amid Sexual Assault Allegations and Retaliation Claims

The dismissal follows a colleague's conviction and sparks an inquiry into the agency's handling of misconduct complaints.

The CIA terminated a female employee who accused a colleague of sexual assault and alleged agency retaliation.
Her case led to at least two dozen others at the CIA alleging sexual misconduct, sparking an inquiry by the CIA Office of Inspector General.
The employee's lawyer claims her dismissal was an act of intimidation to deter others from coming forward.
The CIA asserts it does not tolerate sexual assault, harassment, or whistleblower retaliation, and that the termination was unrelated to her allegations.
Settlement negotiations are underway in the employee's federal lawsuit against the CIA.