Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago has denied any investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. Reports had suggested that the Justice Department was looking into potential perjury allegations against Carroll. However, it was clarified that the investigation was actually focused on a non-profit organization that funded her civil litigation against Trump.
- ▪The US attorney for the Northern District of Illinois stated that no criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll has been opened.
- ▪Initial reports indicated that federal prosecutors were investigating Carroll for possible perjury.
- ▪A source later clarified that the investigation was centered on a non-profit organization that supported Carroll's case.
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