Justice Department opens probe into E. Jean Carrollprobe into E. Jean Carroll
The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on whether she committed perjury in testimony tied to her civil cases against Donald Trump.
The move comes in Washington on May 28 and adds to concerns that federal law enforcement is being used in politically charged cases, making the dispute part of a wider clash over justice and power in the United States.
Justice Department and Trump allies
Officials are examining whether Carroll gave false testimony in civil proceedings that she won against Trump. Supporters of the probe say perjury allegations must be tested when sworn statements are involved, regardless of the wider political context.
Critics of the Trump administration
Democrats and former officials argue the investigation fits a pattern of using the Justice Department against perceived political opponents. They say the timing and targets raise questions about the independence of federal prosecutors.
- The New York department store at the center of Carroll’s claim is Bergdorf Goodman.
- Trump has long portrayed many legal cases against him as politically motivated.
- Perjury cases often turn on documents, transcripts, and corroborating witnesses rather than a single disputed statement.
