DOJ launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll: Reports
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault. The investigation focuses on whether Carroll committed perjury during a deposition in her civil lawsuits against Trump. Carroll had alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s and was awarded $88.3 million in damages by two juries.
- ▪The DOJ's probe focuses on Carroll's statement that she received no outside funding for the lawsuit, despite her attorneys later informing the judge that billionaire Reid Hoffman's nonprofit covered some of her legal fees.
- ▪Carroll alleged that President Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s and was awarded $88.3 million in damages by two juries.
- ▪Trump has appealed the rulings and a federal appeals court allowed him to continue holding off paying Carroll an $83.3 million defamation judgment until the Supreme Court decides whether to take the case.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 36 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 6 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Caroll — TODAY.com
- ▪ Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of rape — Straits Times — World
- ▪ What Gives? Illinois USA Denies They Are Heading Up DOJ Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll — RedState
- ▪ Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Chicago US attorney refutes reports of investigation into E. Jean Carroll — Washington Examiner
- ▪ DOJ investigation into E. Jean Carroll’s Trump lawsuit — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source - AP News — Google News
- ▪ US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say — BBC News
- ▪ US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll — South China Morning Post
- ▪ US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll — World news | The Guardian
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Court Battles DOJ launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll: Reports Comments: by Max Rego - 05/27/26 10:32 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Max Rego - 05/27/26 10:32 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple reports. CNN was the first to report Wednesday night that the DOJ’s probe focuses on whether Carroll committed perjury while speaking at a deposition as part of her two civil lawsuits against Trump. A spokesperson for the DOJ told The Hill on Thursday that the department does not comment on investigations.
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