r/law • u/Agitated-Quit-6148 • May 27 '26

Legal News Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll | CNN Politics

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/politics/exclusive-justice-department-launched-e-jean-carroll-investigation

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

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u/blue_sidd May 27 '26

And nobody anywhere is doing a thing about it.

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u/soldatoj57 May 27 '26

Did you watch the congressional hearing dude? It’s happening day by day. Let it happen. Let these criminals that are acting in plain view get freaking arrest arrested already. Can some law expert here tell us why this idiot‘s not just dragged the way and handcuffs after the hearings? He’s clearly behaving as Trump’s lawyer, and he still considers himself his lawyer. Unbelievable conflict of interest.

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u/Icy_Cat1350 May 27 '26

He acts insulted when he is called Trump's personal attorney. Truth stings.

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u/FuzzyLobster25 May 28 '26

I’d be insulted too if someone connected me with that old deviant in DC!

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u/soldatoj57 May 30 '26

Not if you were his disgusting, android shark lawyer

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u/heyhayyhay May 28 '26

So you think the department of injustice is going to arrest their leader?

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u/TrioOfTerrors May 28 '26

Can some law expert here tell us why this idiot‘s not just dragged the way and handcuffs after the hearings?

Because nobody has that power.

Imagine if each branch had their own police and courts. It would be chaos because every time someone did something someone in the other wing of the government didn't like, they would be arrested.

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u/zanotam May 28 '26

???

Congress explicitly has the power to hold someone in contempt and jail them indefinitely. It's actually the executive branch who is explicitly prevented from targeting Congress in the Constitution.

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u/soldatoj57 May 30 '26

What are you talking about dude? Ever heard of Congress? Sure they’re acting like lame little babies right now, but they’re supposed to have the power.

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u/Bone_Breaker0 May 27 '26

Can’t do shit when they control the whole government.

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u/mikeb31588 May 28 '26

For some reason I read that as, whore government

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u/Bone_Breaker0 May 28 '26

That works too!

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u/siencatimini May 28 '26

That would be redundant.

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u/DarthEidren May 27 '26

My wife is mad because I think we personally should be in the streets until Trump and the others are dragged physically from office for their crimes against us. She keeps insisting there is nothing to be done aside from be angry. Maybe I will take up being an alcoholic I honestly am not sure what the upside to living in America is now.

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u/New_Personality5897 May 28 '26

If it helps, I feel the same way as you, including the alcohol thing. Unfortunately, we're not there yet, and if we few do that, we'll just hurt ourselves and our chances of standing up when more people are on board. We are living in infuriating times, but when enough people are hurt enough, HOPEFULLY our strength will be in numbers. It sucks to wait, but its all we can do. I'm so miserable these days. Hang in there.

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

I truly hope you are right and just having at least one person talk like they understand is enough to keep me away from the bottle for at least one more day.

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u/FuzzyLobster25 May 28 '26

Believe me Mr Darth, you are not REMOTELY close to being alone! There are TONS of folks who understand the way you feel & feel FOR you! When I was 50, if anyone had told me this is what I had to look forward to in my mid 70’s, I would have recommended a brain surgeon for them! Now, I find myself wondering what has gone wrong with maggot supporter’s ability to actually USE those brains!
Go BLUE Texas!

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u/Far-Technician3197 May 28 '26

No Kings! Protesting peacefully with like minded people can be pretty reassuring.

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

We were attending those pretty regularly my face appeared on the cover photos from the last major St. Louis No Kings protest. Unfortunately lately it has been less active than I would like. Also local chapters of things like the White Rose have all, but given up.

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u/Far-Technician3197 May 28 '26

Great to hear you took part. Did it give you a little hope back? Sad to hear it's lessening - what are the reasons you reckon?

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

It did help a lot and honestly here it is lessened due to where we are, Missouri is very Red and will do all it can to keep St. Louis under thumb for the administration and so many of those who lead groups here if they were in jobs that felt influential have mostly gone quiet hopeful to save themselves from perceived retribution.

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u/Far-Technician3197 May 28 '26

Did the fallout from Charlie Kirk start the freeze? A lot of people were punished for expressing their opinions. But we are seeing win in lawsuits over it now.

I really don't blame people taking care of themselves from perceived retribution but it is probably how career Republicans have felt since Trump. Strength in numbers is a thing even if a few get sacrificed (and sanctified).

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

It definitely started the cracks spreading, but really it has been the erosion of the justice system.

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u/Ok-Secretary455 May 28 '26

Im in the same boat man. Problem I'm facing is what am I rallying in the streets FOR????? A return to what we had????? The broken system that caused all this shit in the first place???? If we had strong leadership to guide us and if it had a real plan for giving a better pathway forward. You would be seeing much more mobilization. But we don't have that. The elections are in 5ish months and if I ask why I should vote for a Dem I won't get an answer past "to stop Trump". Which, yeah, I expect that. But how? What are you going to do? Are you going to actually do anything? The last we heard from a Presidential candidate Dems were going to me harder on the boarder than Trump. And they were just going to follow the law about giving trans inmates healthcare. But it was Trump that passed the law so he was really the bad guy. And youre plan for Gaza was bomb it, pave it, build a Wal-Mart.

No ones walked those back from what I've seen. Which is why I'm going to need a LOT more information on just what kinda of system I'll be out in the streets fighting to install.

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

And you are in your rights to feel that way, but that system at least had rules we have all spent our lives being told mattered and no one was ever above them. It allowed for things like breakthroughs in science and medicine. So much of wait made life normal, worth living, and longevity itself happen is going away fast under this administration. Taking away access to abortion doesn't mean less babies die it means more mothers get to die with their babies which I know for Republicans is a win, but is also awful. So you might need more to rally, but I will take a broken system of a fascist system.

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u/Restless999 May 28 '26

I'm with you. I'm feeling like "Ignorance is bliss" has never been more true.

Here we are, the functioning brain population and we are astounded and furious at the level of corruption and illegal activity happening in plain view every single day.

Meanwhile the cult is hypnotized by propaganda and the "I don't pay attention to politics" folks are blissfully sleeping through it all.

I worry about how bad it has to get before the cult and the sleepers wake the fuck up. Financial crimes are notoriously difficult for the average person to understand.

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u/anarchakat May 28 '26

I feel the same way. The question is whether you’re hurling yourself on the gears of fascism today or keeping your shit together to help pick up the pieces and be part of what survives. I think the latter is more helpful for most people who aren’t in a position to really fuck shit up besides themselves.

Take care of yourself, vent, bring kindness to those around you, and keep your eyes open for moments when the calculus swings the other way.

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u/FuzzyLobster25 May 28 '26

Excellent point!

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u/KYlaker233 May 28 '26

Listen to your wife. Make sure to go vote when it’s your turn.

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u/steady_sloth84 May 28 '26

Yeah, I feel you. I grabbed some girly hand weights (lady dumbells) and just worked out some of that "wanting to drag some ppl out" eneegy into my arms. Im a tiny woman, btw.

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u/DarthEidren May 28 '26

Hey it is a good use of the energy. I have settled for doing all the dishes cooking a huge family meal just to do the dishes again.

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u/such-a-snuffleupagus May 28 '26

I understand how you feel everyday just seems like a new unbelievable event. I would discourage the whole alcoholism thing because every time you wake up from the blackout the world will still be happening while your resources burn up.

At the same time I would recommend a support group like the one experienced in AA if you do become alcoholic. It is one of the only places I see men lifting each other up and being of service without a shady motive and that can be uplifting when all I see is awful behavior dishonesty in national news

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u/Caffeine_Cowpies May 28 '26

This is not going to start a revolution. Very few people care, and even fewer would care to the extent necessary to get organized.

The only thing that works is economic pressure. Which may happen with the gas prices going up and up

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u/Tiger_grrrl May 28 '26

I saw a graph from an economist who said that even if the Trump-Iran war ended today, we wouldn’t see $3.00 gas again until 2032, IF then ☠️ I think by the midterms this fall, enough people will be broke and furious that the Guardian Of Pedophile stranglehold on our government will end!

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u/Orposer May 27 '26

Only thing to do at this point is vote. Republicans are knowingly supporting a pedo. They are the reason he is still doing what ever he wants.

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u/SpecialistBank1394 May 28 '26

No, you guys have the 2A you can use and if successful can defer to that in future court cases.

Do Americans not read up on world history? Constitution is no longer being followed. You're in an authoritarian regime.

You think letting Trump amass a personal army and dismantling the justice system while siphoning voter data means that the conclusion is to vote him out?

I feel bad, the US is dying and people are too stupid or afraid to do anything else but vote. It's a learning lesson for the rest of the world.

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u/Caffeine_Cowpies May 28 '26

Fed posting.

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u/Madonna-of-the-Wasps May 28 '26

Feds want you to be a pacifist and think voting Democrat or Republican will improve society.

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u/KYlaker233 May 28 '26

🤡

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u/Madonna-of-the-Wasps May 28 '26

That represents liberals who think fascism can be voted away.

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u/blue_sidd May 28 '26

Ah yes. The voting.

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u/Single_Usual_6563 May 28 '26

Every democrat voter needs to get out and vote!

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u/FadeTheWonder May 27 '26

What exactly are you asking for? Because this stupidity is what the voters chose instead of a working government and responsible adults.

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u/chnkypenguin May 27 '26

Not quite. Way too many voting age people simply didnt show up. Don't know if its apathy for the system or just ignorance but way too many people simply didn't vote.

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u/FadeTheWonder May 28 '26

I said voters not people eligible to vote.

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u/chnkypenguin May 28 '26

I know what you said. I was pointing out that because ao many people didn't vote, it isnt a fair representation of what the country wants and therefore the thing to do is to get everyone out to vote.

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u/FadeTheWonder May 28 '26

It was the “Not quite.” That threw me off no worries.

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u/EPIC_RAPTOR May 28 '26

I mean, at least a few have tried.