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DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll perjury

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026

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Market Impact

The criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll>>> could impact the perception of the United States — United States Department of Justice>>>'s impartiality, potentially affecting investor confidence in regulatory fairness. For E. Jean Carroll>>>, the probe could undermine her credibility, potentially influencing the ongoing appeals of the multi-million dollar judgments against Donald Trump>>>.

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Event Summary

The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll>>> for alleged perjury during her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump>>>. The probe focuses on her 2022 deposition where she denied receiving outside funding for her legal fees. It was later revealed that Reid Hoffman>>>, co-founder of LinkedIn>>> and a Democratic donor, indirectly provided financial support through the nonprofit United States — American Future Republic>>>. Alina Habba>>>, Donald Trump>>>'s former attorney, argued that E. Jean Carroll>>> perjured herself. E. Jean Carroll>>>'s legal team, led by Roberta Kaplan>>>, maintains that she had forgotten about the funding and promptly disclosed it. The United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Northern District of Illinois>>> is handling the investigation, with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> recused due to his past representation of Donald Trump>>>. This investigation follows two civil judgments where juries found Donald Trump>>> liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding E. Jean Carroll>>> a combined $88.3 million, which Donald Trump>>> is appealing.

Key Actions
100 United States — United States Department of Justice launched criminal investigation E. Jean Carroll
90 E. Jean Carroll made deposition statement
70 Reid Hoffman covered legal expenses E. Jean Carroll
60 Alina Habba argued perjury E. Jean Carroll
50 Todd Blanche recused himself
50 Roberta Kaplan disputed deception allegations
Entities Involved
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E. Jean Carroll
E. Jean Carroll>>> is under criminal investigation by the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> for allegedly committing perjury during her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump>>> regarding the funding of her legal fees.
Importance 100 Sentiment -50
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United States — United States Department of Justice
The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll>>> for alleged perjury, raising concerns about its independence and potential politicization.
Importance 90 Sentiment -20
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump>>> is the subject of civil lawsuits by E. Jean Carroll>>> and his former attorney's arguments about her alleged perjury led to the current United States — United States Department of Justice>>> investigation.
Importance 90 Sentiment 10
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Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman>>>, a Democratic donor, indirectly funded some of E. Jean Carroll>>>'s legal expenses through a nonprofit, which is central to the perjury investigation.
Importance 60 Sentiment -10
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United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Northern District of Illinois
The United States — United States Attorney s Office for the Northern District of Illinois>>> is handling the criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll>>>'s alleged perjury.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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United States — American Future Republic
United States — American Future Republic>>>, a nonprofit funded by Reid Hoffman>>>, provided indirect financial support for E. Jean Carroll>>>'s legal costs, which is a key aspect of the perjury investigation.
Importance 40 Sentiment -10
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Alina Habba
Alina Habba>>>, Donald Trump>>>'s former defense counsel, questioned E. Jean Carroll>>> about her legal funding, leading to the perjury allegations and subsequent investigation.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Roberta Kaplan
Roberta Kaplan>>>, E. Jean Carroll>>>'s legal representation, has disputed allegations of intentional deception regarding the funding of her lawsuits.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Todd Blanche
Todd Blanche>>>, acting Attorney General, recused himself from the investigation into E. Jean Carroll>>> due to his prior representation of Donald Trump>>>.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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LinkedIn
LinkedIn>>> is mentioned as the company co-founded by Reid Hoffman>>>, whose financial support for E. Jean Carroll>>>'s lawsuits is under investigation.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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