US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The US Justice Department has reportedly initiated a criminal inquiry into E Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. Prosecutors are examining whether Carroll committed perjury during her 2022 deposition related to her lawsuits against Trump. This investigation follows a jury's decision that found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll.
- ▪The inquiry focuses on Carroll's claim that she did not receive outside financial support for her legal battles.
- ▪Carroll's attorneys later disclosed that a nonprofit funded by Reid Hoffman had covered some of her legal expenses.
- ▪Trump's lawyers argue that Carroll's failure to disclose this funding undermines her credibility.
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E Jean Carroll outside federal court in New York in September 2024. Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/APView image in fullscreenE Jean Carroll outside federal court in New York in September 2024. Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/APTrump administrationUS justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean CarrollOfficials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against presidentRoque PlanasWed 27 May 2026 21.45 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 21.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the writer who accused the president of sexual assault, according to news reports.Prosecutors, the New York Times and CNN reported on Wednesday, are looking into…
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