US Justice Department investigates E. Jean Carroll for perjury
The Justice Department has initiated a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll. The investigation focuses on allegations of perjury related to her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump. (sources: bbc, dw, cbsnews, thehill, abc)
The US Justice Department is investigating whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury regarding the funding of her civil lawsuit against Donald Trump. This inquiry follows Carroll's accusations of sexual assault against Trump.
- The investigation centers on whether Carroll lied about the funding for her civil lawsuit.
- Carroll has accused Trump of sexually assaulting her at a department store 30 years ago.
- The inquiry is being conducted by the US Justice Department.
Why it matters
The outcome of this investigation could have implications for Carroll's legal actions against Trump and the broader context of accountability in sexual assault allegations.
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