US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump’s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source says
The US Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of rape in the 1990s. The probe is examining whether Carroll committed perjury during her civil lawsuits against Trump. This investigation follows a jury's previous findings against Trump regarding sexual assault and defamation.
- ▪The investigation is led by the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago.
- ▪It focuses on potential perjury related to Carroll's testimony in civil lawsuits against Trump.
- ▪Carroll's legal bills were partially funded by billionaire Reid Hoffman, which contradicts her earlier statements.
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, 6 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)
- ▪ 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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US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump’s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe launch of a probe, which is being led by the US Attorney’s Office in Chicago, may not necessarily result in charges being brought against Ms E. Jean Carroll.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 28, 2026, 10:33 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 10:33 AMWASHINGTON - The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Ms E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused US President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said on May 27.The probe is focused on whether Ms Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Mr Trump - one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in a New…
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