2022 assault acquittal of ex-CIA officer-trainee spurred sexual misconduct reforms and policy changes within the agency.

Ashkan Bayatpour, a former CIA officer-trainee, was acquitted by a Virginia jury of assault charges related to a 2022 incident involving a female colleague at CIA headquarters. The case prompted numerous sexual misconduct complaints and reforms within the agency, which had been criticized for its handling of such allegations. Following the trial, the CIA implemented policy changes to improve reporting mechanisms and support for victims.

October 31, 2024
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