2:56 pm ET November 30, 2011

What Happened to Operation Fast & Furious Whistleblowers?

As the federal investigation into Operation Fast & Furious unfolded, promises were made that those responsible for the botched operation would be held accountable and that the whistle-blowers who originally brought attention to the program would be protected. Now, we’re learning that that hasn’t happened.

In an article on FoxNews.com, FNC Reporter William Lajeunesse details what’s happened to those who exposed the program:

– Agent John Dodson was pushed out of the Phoenix office. With sole custody of two teenagers and under water on his house mortgage, Dodson found himself with no place to be and nowhere to go. He now lives with his family in small South Carolina apartment, facing financial troubles.

– Agent Larry Alt took a transfer to Florida and has unresolved retaliation claims against the ATF.

– Agent Pete Forcelli was demoted to a desk job. Forcelli is a respected investigator, with years as a detective with the New York City Police Department. He has requested an internal investigation to address the retaliation against him.

– Agent James Casa also took a transfer to Florida.

– Agent Carlos Canino, once the deputy attache in Mexico City, was moved to Tucson.

– Agent Jose Wall, formerly assigned to Tijuana, was moved to Phoenix.

– Agent Darren Gil, formerly the attache to Mexico, retired.

Read what happened to the managers of the operation by clicking here and watch the report below:

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