US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
Summary
The US Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation focuses on whether Carroll lied under oath about receiving outside funding for her lawsuits against Trump.Key Facts
- E Jean Carroll accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault and defamation.
- Carroll won two civil lawsuits against Trump, with judgments upheld on appeal.
- Trump denies the accusations and has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the rulings.
- The DOJ investigation examines if Carroll committed perjury by denying outside funding during a 2022 deposition.
- Legal papers revealed LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman helped pay some of Carroll’s legal fees.
- The investigation is led by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.
- Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Trump in the appeal, has recused himself from this case.
- Trump has called on the DOJ to pursue legal action against his critics since returning to office.
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