politics
The Brazenness of DOJ’s Reported Investigation of E. Jean Carroll
The latest move shows that Trump has no issue with politicized justice—he just wants it on his side.
TL;DR
- The DOJ is reportedly investigating E. Jean Carroll for perjury concerning her testimony in civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.
- Carroll won nearly $90 million in civil judgments against Trump, who was found liable for sexual abuse.
- The perjury accusation stems from Carroll's initial testimony about not having outside financial support for her litigation, which was later revealed to be from a nonprofit led by Reid Hoffman.
- The judge in the civil cases previously dismissed concerns over Carroll's testimony regarding the funding.
- The investigation is reportedly overseen by the U.S. attorney in Chicago, an unusual assignment for a case tried in New York.
- Critics view the probe as politically motivated retribution, consistent with criticisms of the Trump administration's use of the Justice Department.