Trump DOJ Opens E. Jean Carroll Investigation Tied to Civil Lawsuit Testimony
The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, the woman who won two civil cases against President Donald Trump over sexual abuse and defamation claims. Multiple outlets reported the probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury during testimony tied to the lawsuits, specifically regarding outside financial support connected to legal expenses.
The investigation marks a major escalation in the long-running legal fight between Trump and Carroll, whose lawsuits resulted in roughly $88 million in jury awards against Trump. Trump has continued appealing those rulings while denying Carroll’s allegations.
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Critics are likely to scrutinize the move as part of a broader pattern involving Trump DOJ priorities and investigations touching political opponents or longtime Trump antagonists. Supporters of the investigation argue prosecutors are examining potential inconsistencies in sworn testimony, not retrying the underlying civil verdicts.
No criminal charges against Carroll have been announced.
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