The US House Intelligence Committee is investigating a possible violation of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) procedure for responding to reports of harassment and sexual violence within the ranks of the intelligence agency. newspaper reports Policy.
The publication claims that since January, at least three CIA employees have appealed to the committee with statements that the agency has deterred employees from filing a complaint in connection with harassment. The investigation began after a CIA employee appealed to the committee in January, alleging that a colleague had “physically abused” him and tried to kiss him repeatedly. The publication states that the woman complained to local law enforcement, reported the incident to several CIA offices, but nothing was done.
The newspaper emphasizes that CIA Security Council representatives told the victim that if he reported this, he could jeopardize his career in the department.
According to the woman’s lawyer, Kevin Carroll, the department also threatened employees who would appeal to the US Congress with negative consequences.
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