Chicago US attorney refutes reports of investigation into E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has denied reports of a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. This statement came after media reports suggested that the Department of Justice was looking into her deposition claims against Donald Trump. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros emphasized that no investigation has been opened or ever existed regarding Carroll.
- ▪The U.S. attorney's office confirmed it has not opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.
- ▪Reports suggested the investigation was related to her deposition claims against Donald Trump.
- ▪U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros stated that any claims of an investigation are categorically false.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 36 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 7 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll — The Hill
- ▪ DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Caroll — TODAY.com
- ▪ Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of rape — Straits Times — World
- ▪ What Gives? Illinois USA Denies They Are Heading Up DOJ Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll — RedState
- ▪ Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll — Investing.com — News
- ▪ DOJ investigation into E. Jean Carroll’s Trump lawsuit — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source - AP News — Google News
- ▪ US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say — BBC News
- ▪ US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll — South China Morning Post
- ▪ US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll — World news | The Guardian
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The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has denied reports of his office opening a new criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who once accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. The U.S. district court issued a statement on Thursday after the reports surfaced hours earlier. Recommended Stories DOJ opens criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll Judge rejects Democrats’ request for injunction to block Trump executive order on citizenship lists Jared Polis protests censure by showing up to Colorado Democrats’ call with taped mouth “In light of wide-spread reporting and intense media and public interest into the E. Jean Carroll matter in New York, the Chicago U.S.
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