The Justice Department is opening a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether the advice columnist committed perjury during her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, according to reports.
Carroll sued Trump in two separate civil cases, accusing him of sexual assault. The department's investigation centers on statements she made under oath in those proceedings and whether they constitute criminal perjury.
The move marks a notable development in the legal battles surrounding Carroll and Trump. It represents a shift toward potential criminal exposure for Carroll, whose civil litigation against the former president has already drawn significant attention.
Details about the scope of the inquiry and which specific statements are under examination remain limited. The investigation underscores the ongoing legal jeopardy both parties face across multiple fronts.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "This Justice Department move introduces a fresh complication into an already tangled legal landscape between two of the most litigated figures in recent political history."
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