The Justice Department released a report Thursday saying the Federal Bureau of Investigation has routinely failed to properly handle child sex crimes.
“Ensuring the safety and security of children is not just a priority for the FBI, it is a solemn duty committed to the highest standards. The FBI's work to combat crimes against children is among the most important and demanding we do,” the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Department of Justice settles with Larry Nassar victims for $138.7 million over FBI mishandling of sexual assault allegations
“The FBI deeply values the public's trust in us to protect the most vulnerable in our society,” the FBI statement continued. “We are committed to maintaining that public trust by implementing necessary improvements to ensure that the significant changes we made to our Violent Crimes Against Children program in 2018 and 2019 have their intended effect of promoting the highest levels of compliance and effectiveness.”
The Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General (OIJ) launched an investigation and issued a report following allegations that the FBI improperly handled the allegations against Lawrence Nassar.
The Justice Department paid $138.7 million to settle 139 lawsuits alleging that the FBI failed to properly investigate a former USA Gymnastics doctor, despite years of pleas from athletes who alleged abuse.
