An FBI agent stands accused of using his position to get all-access passes to a professional football game, according to a Justice Department report.
The passes allowed the agent and two of his friends to access the field for a short period of time.
The Justice Department Office of the Inspector General states that this act was “in violation of FBI ethical guidelines” and a “misuse of position”.
In order to defend his actions, the FBI agent noted that he wanted to provide a memorable experience to a friend with a terminal illness.
The agent is also accused, however, of soliciting gifts from subordinates who traveled overseas and making “unprofessional and disparaging comments” about his fellow law enforcement officers in front of his subordinates.
The agent was formerly a special agent in charge but has since been demoted to the rank of special agent.
The OIG found that the accusations were true and forwarded its report to the FBI to take “appropriate action.”
