E Jean Carroll, a prominent writer and former columnist, is currently under investigation by the US Justice Department (DOJ) for allegedly committing perjury during her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump. Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in 1996, gained public attention after detailing the incident in her 2019 book, 'What Do We Need Men For? A Modest Proposal.' In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing her, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. Furthermore, a second jury ordered Trump to pay $83.3 million for defaming Carroll when she first came forward with her allegations. The DOJ's investigation focuses on Carroll's 2022 deposition where she stated she did not receive outside financial support for her legal fees, a claim contradicted by later disclosures of funding from billionaire Reid Hoffman. Critics argue that this investigation reflects Trump's ongoing use of the Justice Department to target his adversaries. Carroll's legal struggles continue, as she has yet to receive any of the awarded funds due to Trump's intention to appeal the judgments.