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DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll for perjury

May 28, 2026

Summary

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury related to her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, following a federal judge's dismissal of Trump's initial $10 billion libel complaint against the Wall Street Journal.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E Left-leaning outlets report on the Justice Department's criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury, noting the investigation follows a federal judge's dismissal of President Trump's $10 billion libel complaint against the Wall Street Journal. They highlight the new legal scrutiny Carroll faces.
  • Center: Perjury probe targets Trump accuser amid ongoing legal battles Center outlets neutrally report that the Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, focusing on the factual development of the investigation. They mention the alleged perjury is related to her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
  • DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll — reports
  • Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll - CNN

Center

  • Justice Department Opens Probe Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
  • Trump Files Fresh $10 Billion Suit Over WSJ’s Epstein Story

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