DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Caroll

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DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Caroll

The Department of Justice has launched a federal criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll linked to her two civil court victories against President Donald Trump. The investigation is focusing on how Caroll’s legal team was funded. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.

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▪ Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll — The Hill
▪ 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
▪ 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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CopiedThe Department of Justice has launched a federal criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll linked to her two civil court victories against President Donald Trump. The investigation is focusing on how Caroll’s legal team was funded. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.May 29, 2026

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