DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits
Summary
The Justice Department is investigating a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that helped pay for author E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against President Trump. The probe focuses on possible crimes related to the funding, not on Carroll herself, and is being led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago.Key Facts
- The investigation involves American Future Republic, a nonprofit led by Reid Hoffman.
- The nonprofit provided some funding to cover Carroll’s legal costs against President Trump.
- Possible crimes under investigation include money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction.
- Earlier reports suggested the probe might involve Carroll’s truthfulness in a deposition, but she is not the target.
- Carroll sued President Trump for sexual abuse and defamation in two civil cases.
- In 2023 and 2024, juries found President Trump liable and awarded Carroll damages totaling over $88 million.
- The disputes have been upheld on appeal.
- Reid Hoffman is listed as president and chairman of American Future Republic, which gave $7 million to Carroll’s law firm.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously represented President Trump in this litigation, is recused from this investigation.
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