Justice Department Investigates E. Jean Carroll for Potential Perjury

The Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll regarding potential perjury related to her lawsuits against former President Donald Trump. The investigation focuses on a statement made by Carroll during a 2022 deposition where she claimed that no one else was funding her legal fees. It has since been revealed that billionaire Reid Hoffman contributed to her legal expenses. Carroll has ongoing civil lawsuits against Trump, one alleging sexual abuse in the mid-1990s and another for defamation after Trump denied the allegations in 2019. The investigation is being overseen by officials in the deputy attorney general’s office, as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has recused himself due to prior work as one of Trump’s attorneys in related matters. Carroll's legal team has declined to comment on the investigation.