DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll: Sources
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation is looking into whether Carroll lied under oath during her civil lawsuits against President Trump.Key Facts
- E. Jean Carroll, a former Elle magazine writer, accused President Trump of sexual assault.
- Carroll won a $5 million judgment in civil court against President Trump.
- The DOJ is investigating if Carroll committed perjury, which means lying under oath.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is not involved in this investigation because he previously represented President Trump in this matter.
- The investigation is led by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Andrew Boutros.
- The DOJ has opened other investigations involving political opponents of President Trump.
- The Justice Department declined to comment on the investigation.
- Carroll’s lawyers also declined to comment.
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