The US Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault. According to reports from the New York Times and CNN, prosecutors are examining whether Carroll committed perjury during a 2022 deposition related to her civil lawsuits against Trump. In the deposition, Carroll stated that she did not receive outside financial support for her legal actions.
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US Justice Department Opens Criminal Inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation focuses on potential perjury during her 2022 deposition in civil lawsuits against Trump.
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