The Department of Justice said it will review the misconduct of agents in the USA Gymnastics case, but FBI veterans say the problems run much deeper.
“There’s long been accusations that there’s an old boys club at the FBI within management that still dominates, and I think that’s true,” German said. “When you look at sex crimes, that’s not necessarily something that the average white male worries about as far as priorities.”
“Law enforcement in the United States … it’s about protecting privilege, protecting power structure,” German said. “So it’s not surprising to me that the special agent in charge in this situation concluded this wasn’t a serious crime that needed investigation, but rather a job opportunity.” “If there is a further declination of charges, I think survivors are owed an explanation as to why that’s the decision that’s made after a second review,” Poviliatis added. “If it’s grounded in fact and law, then I think anyone can understand that. That’s why the explanation is so important. Because right now we’re left with an inspector general report that clearly indicates agents were not honest and yet have not been held accountable.
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