The Brazenness of DOJ’s Reported Investigation of E. Jean Carroll The Department of Justice is reportedly pursuing a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury during her testimony in civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, where she won significant judgments. Critics argue this probe, particularly its unusual assignment to a U.S. attorney in Chicago, demonstrates a pattern of using government power for political retribution, mirroring Trump’s past rhetoric about the ‘weaponization’ of the DOJ.

• 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.