Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 28, 2026 —

Justice Department Investigates E. Jean Carroll Over Lawsuit Funding

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist. The investigation aims to ascertain whether Carroll provided false information concerning the funding sources for her civil lawsuit against the former president.

Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged false information or the timeline of the investigation were not immediately available. The scope of the inquiry focuses on the financial aspects of the lawsuit’s support.

Carroll, a former columnist for Elle magazine, filed a civil lawsuit against the former president. The Justice Department’s investigation is separate from the civil proceedings but centers on the financing that enabled the lawsuit to proceed.

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