US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The US Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation is focused on potential perjury related to Carroll's claims in civil cases against Trump. Carroll previously won judgments against Trump, who has denied the allegations and is appealing the decisions.
- ▪The DOJ is investigating whether E Jean Carroll committed perjury regarding her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.
- ▪Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation, winning two civil cases against him.
- ▪Trump has appealed the judgments and is seeking to overturn the decisions in the Supreme Court.
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say30 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlys DaviesGetty Images for Equality NowE Jean Carroll pictured in 2024The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into writer E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, CBS News, the BBC's US partner, has reported.The investigation is looking into whether Carroll committed perjury in connection with civil cases she brought against Trump, the news outlet quotes sources as saying.Carroll, a former magazine columnist, accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation, and successfully sued him in two cases.
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