Former DOJ Prosecutor Flags E. Jean Carroll Criminal Probe as Unusual in NPR Interview
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Updated · NPR · May 31
Former DOJ Prosecutor Flags E. Jean Carroll Criminal Probe as Unusual in NPR Interview
11 articles · Updated · NPR · May 31
Ankush Khardori told NPR the criminal investigation involving E. Jean Carroll is unusual, highlighting how such cases typically originate and move through U.S. attorneys' offices.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asked the former federal prosecutor to explain the mechanics of federal investigations and prosecutions, framing why this Carroll-related probe stands out.
The report centers on procedural questions rather than new charges, using Khardori's comments to assess how atypical the investigation appears within the federal system.
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