Justice Department launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury during her lawsuits against President Donald Trump, according to two sources. The probe examines whether Carroll made false statements in her sexual abuse allegations against the president.

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