E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll is a writer and columnist who gained prominence for accusing former US President Donald Trump of sexual assault in the mid-1990s. She has pursued civil lawsuits against Trump based on these allegations, winning judgments in her favor. Recently, the US Justice Department has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into Carroll. This probe is reportedly focused on whether she committed perjury during depositions related to her civil cases, specifically concerning her statements about not accepting outside financial support. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's legal team is seeking to halt payments to Carroll, anticipating a potential Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity related to statements made during his presidency. Carroll's current newsworthiness stems from both her ongoing legal battles with Trump and the recent federal investigation into her testimony.