Federal prosecutors in Illinois have opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, according to sources familiar with the matter reported by ABC 7 Chicago. The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois is now leading the probe, though specific details about the nature of the criminal inquiry remain unclear. Carroll, who previously won civil cases against Donald Trump for defamation and sexual abuse, now finds herself on the other side of federal scrutiny. The development marks a significant shift in a case that has dominated headlines and legal proceedings for years. This investigation could have broader implications for how high-profile civil cases intersect with federal criminal justice processes.
Source: ABC 7 Chicago, Chicago