Trump’s $83 million civil verdict upheld, DOJ probes Carroll

A jury in a civil case found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual assault against writer E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $83.3 million in damages. The verdict reaffirmed earlier findings that Trump defamed Carroll, and his attempts to overturn the award were rejected by an appeals court, leaving the judgment in place.

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Carroll related to statements she made during the trial and in subsequent public appearances. Prosecutors are examining whether her testimony violated any criminal statutes, adding a new legal dimension to the ongoing controversy surrounding the case.