A criminal investigation led by the Chicago US Attorney's Office is probing Elle's testimony regarding civil suits.
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A criminal investigation led by the Chicago US Attorney's Office is probing Elle's testimony regarding civil suits.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Litigation over sexual assault allegations involving Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll is ongoing in Chicago.Sub-event
Chicago US Attorney's Office probes Elle's testimony related to the civil suits against Donald Trump.1 source
Alleged encounter on Fifth Avenue surfaces amid ongoing civil litigation investigation.1 source
Elle, a former columnist, paid legal bills anonymously while facing a criminal investigation into her civil suit testimony.1 source
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Civil lawsuits and a DOJ criminal investigation are underway regarding sexual assault accusations against Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll.Also in this story
- A jury found Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation following an alleged attack in a Manhattan department store.
- U.S. Attorney's Office in Broadview is investigating payments related to E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Donald Trump, amid claims of political interference.
- Donald Trump is seeking to overturn the civil jury verdict in the Supreme Court, which originated in New York.
- Alina Habba, who is involved in the proceedings, has been identified as Donald Trump's legal counsel.
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E. Jean Carroll
American journalist (born 1943)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)