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Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carro·May 27 – May 28, 2026

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Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll

The Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll to see if she lied under oath during her lawsuits against Donald Trump. Investigators are looking into potential perjury related to her testimony about who paid her legal fees. This follows Carroll's successful civil cases where a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Critics have condemned the investigation as a misuse of government power to target a victim who spoke out. They argue that using the Department of Justice in this way harms the rule of law and discourages other victims from coming forward.
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U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Accusations Against Trump

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