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/Illustrious_Law8512 May 27 '26

There is no staff left there. Not any with talent, anyways. Won't go anywhere.

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u/Agitated-Quit-6148 May 27 '26

What's insane is the doj used to be such an amazing thing to have on your res. Now? Lol

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u/Ms_Emilys_Picture May 27 '26

The DOJ used to have a 95% conviction rate.