DOJ investigation into E. Jean Carroll’s Trump lawsuit
The Justice Department is investigating E. Jean Carroll's civil lawsuits against President Trump. The investigation centers on a trust established by a billionaire Democratic donor who financed Carroll's lawsuits. This probe does not target Carroll herself.
- ▪The Justice Department is opening an investigation into E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Trump.
- ▪The investigation focuses on a trust founded by a billionaire Democratic donor.
- ▪The probe is not aimed at E. Jean Carroll herself.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 36 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 7 centre, 3 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
- ▪ Chicago US attorney refutes reports of investigation into E. Jean Carroll — Washington Examiner
- ▪ 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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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 22:54:34 GMT |
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The Justice Department is opening an investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuits against the president, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The probe is not focused on Carroll, but a trust founded by a billionaire Democratic donor who funded Carroll’s lawsuits. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.May 28, 2026
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