Glenn Thrush

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old former magazine writer who accused President Trump of sexual assault, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

The investigation is said to centre on whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, whom she accused of sexual assault.

The investigation is believed to center on whether Carroll committed perjury in lawsuits against Trump, according to the person, who requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - APRIL 10: U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine writer who won a civil case over allegations she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.

Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.

The investigation is believed to center on whether Carroll committed perjury in lawsuits against Trump, according to the person, who requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

By and WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's examination of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Donald Trump could prove

Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness.

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