U.S. Attorney Denies DOJ Criminal Probe Into E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois rejected media reports that his office opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. The Department of Justice has not confirmed any new probe.
Washington ExaminerU.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois denied reports that his office opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll. Media outlets reported Wednesday evening that the Department of Justice had begun examining Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault.
U.S. attorney stated that no such investigation exists. The denial directly contradicted earlier accounts that described an active DOJ probe.
CNN reported that the investigation concerned Carroll.
Other outlets echoed the claim without naming specific charges or evidence.
Carroll, a former Elle magazine columnist, accused Trump of sexual assault in a 2019 lawsuit. A civil jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in that case. S. " — Washington Examiner, May 2026 No additional details about the reported probe have been released by the Department of Justice.
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Media outlets reported a new DOJ criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.
2 sourcesABC News · Washington Examiner - Following reports
U.S. attorney for Northern District of Illinois denied any investigation.
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