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

A DOJ inspector general report reveals failures in the FBI’s handling of child sex abuse tips, urging further reforms to protect vulnerable children.

The FBI headquarters in Washington on Aug. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

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 a report from the DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued on Aug. 29.