The Department of Justice has reportedly initiated a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the former New York magazine writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. The probe is believed to centre on whether Carroll, 82, committed perjury in her civil lawsuits against Trump, according to The New York Times, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
Carroll had previously won a $5 million civil judgment against the president. However, Trump requested the Supreme Court to overturn that ruling last November. The investigation marks a significant escalation in the legal battles between Carroll and Trump.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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