The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, a former Elle magazine columnist who previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault. Multiple outlets report that federal investigators opened the probe based on Carroll’s allegations. The reporting identifies Carroll as the complainant and describes the inquiry as a criminal investigation, though it does not provide detailed information about the specific allegations under review, investigative steps, or potential charges. ABC News cites sources in reporting the investigation, while the Daily Mail also reports that the DOJ has initiated the criminal probe. The coverage does not indicate whether the investigation is connected to any particular prior case stage or civil proceedings, nor does it describe any confirmed outcomes. The report also does not specify whether Trump has been formally notified or whether any interviews or evidence-gathering actions have already taken place. The investigation’s timeline, scope, and findings remain unclear based on the information provided in these summaries.