That set the stage for the cover-up. Becuse just ten months later, when the Whitehurst allegations became public, Mr. Freeh issued the following statement in response. The FBI alone has reviewed more than 250 cases involving work previously done by the laboratory. To date, the FBI has found no evidence tampering, evidence fabrication ur failure to report exculpatory evidence. The FBI took swift action to get him promoted.
Lab reports are evidence.
Ultimately, the IG caught up with the rogue agent. The FBI didn't. But the IG did. When the IG report finally reached the Bureau, this rogue agent became one of the three who were transferred from the lab. I aim to find out why not.