AP report: Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department has started an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault and successfully sued him, lied during the legal case. The investigation is led by federal prosecutors in Chicago and excludes the acting Attorney General due to a conflict of interest.Key Facts
- E. Jean Carroll accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her about 30 years ago in a Manhattan store.
- Carroll won a civil lawsuit against President Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.
- The Justice Department is now investigating if Carroll lied during that lawsuit.
- The investigation is a federal perjury (lying under oath) inquiry.
- Federal prosecutors in Chicago are handling the investigation.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is not involved because he previously worked as President Trump's personal lawyer.
- Carroll’s lawyers have not yet commented on the investigation.
- The source confirming the investigation spoke anonymously because the case is ongoing.
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