Are FBI Whistleblowers Really Free From Reprisal?

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By    |   Wednesday, 14 June 2023 07:54 AM EDT ET

A complete overhaul of how the FBI handles whistleblower investigations is needed to ensure that those speaking up about serious issues at the agency are truly protected from reprisal, legal experts say.

Amid growing concerns that the FBI has become inundated with leftist partisan politics, the bureau's critics say whistleblowers are crucial to calling out abuses and wrongdoing and must be protected when they sound the alarm.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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