Chicago Prosecutor Denies Criminal Investigation into E Jean Carroll's Allegations Against Trump
In a recent development, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has publicly denied that his office has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault in the mid-1990s. This statement comes in response to reports suggesting that the Justice Department was exploring potential perjury claims against Carroll related to her testimony in civil lawsuits she won against Trump. Boutros emphasized that no criminal investigation has ever been opened regarding Carroll. The controversy surrounding Carroll's allegations has been ongoing, with her legal battles against Trump resulting in significant court rulings. In 2023, a jury found that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll and defamed her, although they did not conclude that he had raped her. A subsequent jury in January 2024 ordered Trump to pay over $83 million in damages for defamation. Despite these rulings, Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and continues to contest the legal outcomes. The potential investigation into Carroll's testimony stems from a 2022 deposition where she stated she received no external funding for her lawsuit. However, it was later revealed that Reid Hoffman, a billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn, had contributed to her legal expenses. An appeals court ruled in 2024 that Carroll's earlier statement was plausible, indicating that she may have genuinely forgotten about the funding when she first answered the question. As the situation unfolds, Carroll's lawyer, Robbie Kaplan, has not commented on the latest developments. The legal landscape remains complex, with Trump's Justice Department actively pursuing investigations against his critics, raising questions about the motivations behind these actions and their implications for Carroll's ongoing fight for justice.
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