DOJ Watchdog Report Criticizes FBI for Lapses in Handling Child Sex Abuse Tips​

Published on August 29, 2024

A U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) watchdog issued a critical report this week, examining the FBI’s handling of tips related to “hands-on” sex offenses against children. The watchdog found that while the FBI has implemented some improvements, significant issues remain that could jeopardize the protection of vulnerable children, according to the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report issued on Aug. 29. The audit follows up on issues highlighted in a 2021 investigation into the FBI’s response to allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar. Auditors noted that between Oct. 1, 2021, and Feb. 26, 2023, the FBI opened 3,925 cases involving alleged hands-on sex offenses against children, the report said. The term hands-on is used to refer to a sex offense that “includes physical sexual contact,” the report notes....

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