FBI's Lapses in Child Abuse Cases Continue

A new report from the Department of Justice's Inspector General reveals significant lapses in the FBI's handling of child sex abuse cases, years after the Larry Nassar scandal. The audit reviewed 327 incidents from 2021 to 2023 and found that in roughly half the cases, the FBI failed to report abuse to local law enforcement or social services. Only 43% of the reports were made within the required 24-hour period. The report flagged 42 cases for immediate review due to substantial violations, including a case where a delay in investigation led to further victimization. The FBI has acknowledged these shortcomings and pledged to implement necessary reforms. This follows a 2021 report that criticized the FBI's handling of the Nassar case, which has prompted some policy changes but evidently not enough to prevent ongoing issues.