CIA Implements Overhaul of Sexual Assault Handling Procedures

The CIA has appointed a new director for the office that oversees sexual assault complaints and plans to form an internal task force that will seek advice from outside experts to improve how the agency handles sexual assault cases. This comes after lawmakers began investigating complaints that the CIA had mishandled sexual misconduct allegations. The Office of Inspector General for the CIA has initiated a “special review” of the matter. The CIA's announcement has been praised by lawmakers, but concerns remain about how to manage future criminal cases to ensure justice for victims while safeguarding national security secrets.