Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of rape
The Chicago prosecutor has denied that there is an ongoing criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of rape. This denial comes amid reports that the Justice Department was looking into potential perjury related to Carroll's testimony in her civil lawsuits against Trump. Carroll's legal battles with Trump continue, following jury findings that he sexually assaulted and defamed her.
- ▪The US Attorney's Office in Chicago confirmed it has not opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.
- ▪Reports suggested that the investigation was related to Carroll's testimony in her successful civil lawsuits against Trump.
- ▪A jury found in May 2023 that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll and defamed her, resulting in a significant damages award.
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Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of rapeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe probe involved testimony in author E. Jean Carroll’s successful cases against US President Donald Trump, decided in 2023 and 2024.PHOTO: DAVE SANDERS/NYTIMESPublished May 29, 2026, 08:52 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 08:52 AMWASHINGTON – The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denied on May 28 that his office has launched a criminal investigation into E.
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