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NewsNBC Miami PoliticsMay 28, 2026United States

Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe into E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury regarding the funding of her legal fees in lawsuits against Donald Trump. The probe, reportedly based out of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, examines testimony Carroll gave about outside financial support for her legal team.

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This investigation marks a significant escalation in the legal conflict between the former president and his accuser, potentially impacting the status of previous s totaling $88 million.

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