US EditionFBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements
The FBI agreed to pay lump sum damages and restore back pay and benefits after over 12 years of retaliation, reinstating three whistleblowers who exposed politicization and misconduct.
- Tuesday, the Justice Department and Empower Oversight said ten FBI whistleblowers will receive lump-sum payments as part of settlement agreements announced Tuesday.
- Alleging politicization, several agents accused the FBI of bias during President Joe Biden's administration and testified before the House Judiciary Committee weaponization panel ; over 12 years of suspension time ensued.
- The FBI has signed settlement agreements that restore back pay, benefits, and security clearances, reinstating Garret O'Boyle, Steve Friend, and Zachery Schoffstall to duty.
- Tuesday marked day 1,065 of Garret O'Boyle's unpaid suspension, ending with his reinstatement, while Sen. Chuck Grassley said whistleblowers endured severe hardship; Empower Oversight cautioned the work continues.
- The settlements come amid FBI Director Kash Patel's reassignment and dismissal of senior executives, prompting the FBI Agents Association's due-process warnings, while Empower Oversight notes many whistleblowers still need remedies.
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Ten FBI Whistleblowers Who Claimed Biden Admin Weaponized Bureau Settle with Trump DOJ
The Trump Justice Department has resolved ten FBI whistleblower cases brought by agents who claim they suffered politically motivated retaliation at the hands of the bureau's Biden administration leadership.
10 FBI whistleblowers – who warned of ‘political weaponization’ and faced retaliation from Biden admin – reach settlements with DOJ
Ten FBI whistleblowers punished by the Biden administration for reporting instances of “political weaponization” within the bureau will receive lump sum payments for damages as part of settlement agreements made with the Justice Department, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced Tuesday.
FBI Agents Who Accused Bureau of Politicization Under Biden Reach Settlements
The Justice Department has reached settlements with a group of current and former FBI agents who have said they were disciplined for invoking personal and political views, including about the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot and the COVID-19 vaccine, or for clashing with...
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FBI agents who had accused bureau of politicization during Biden administration reach settlements
The Justice Department has reached settlements with a group of current and former FBI agents who have said they were disciplined for invoking their political beliefs or clashing with supervisors about approaches to investigations.
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