DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits
The Justice Department is investigating a nonprofit funded by billionaire Reid Hoffman that supported E. Jean Carroll's civil lawsuits against Donald Trump. The probe is focused on potential crimes related to the funding, including money laundering and conspiracy. While initial reports suggested Carroll might be a target, sources clarified that she is not under investigation at this time.
- ▪The investigation is led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago.
- ▪Hoffman's nonprofit, American Future Republic, provided financial support for Carroll's legal expenses.
- ▪Carroll has accused Trump of sexual abuse and defamation in two civil lawsuits.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:34:17 -0400 |
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Politics Justice Dept. investigating outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for civil lawsuits against Trump, sources say By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch May 28, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of author E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.The investigation, which is being led by the U.S.
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