FBI Reaches $22 Million Settlement Over Gender Discrimination in Training Academy

The FBI has agreed to pay over $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by 34 female recruits who claimed they faced gender-based harassment and unfair dismissal during training at the FBI Academy in Quantico. The settlement aims to make significant changes to ensure gender equity within the bureau.

The FBI has agreed to a $22 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging systemic gender discrimination and harassment within its training academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The lawsuit, filed by 34 female recruits, claimed they were subjected to sexually charged comments and unfair dismissals. The payout is among the largest in FBI history and is still pending federal judge approval.

The bureau has pledged to implement reforms ensuring gender equity and will review its training evaluation processes. This settlement follows a separate $138.7 million agreement related to the mishandling of sexual assault allegations against sports doctor Larry Nassar.

(With inputs from agencies.)