The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman, over its partial funding of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Donald Trump. According to multiple reports, the probe is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago and focuses on potential money laundering and obstruction associated with the group.
Key Takeaways
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman, over its funding of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Donald Trump. The probe focuses on potential money laundering and obstruction associated with the group.
- DOJ investigates nonprofit tied to Reid Hoffman for funding Carroll's lawsuits
- Probe initially examined Carroll's testimony about lawsuit funding but she is not directly targeted
- Carroll won two civil suits against Trump, awarded $83.3 million in damages
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recused himself due to prior representation of Trump
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1 Difference FoundAll 14 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
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| Existence Of Investigation | 1 Difference | Majority reports an ongoing investigation; UPI denies any such investigation. | ▼ |
| Carroll's Legal Victories | Broad Agreement | Carroll won two civil suits against Trump, awarded $83.3 million in damages. |
Existence Of Investigation
▼Majority reports an ongoing investigation; UPI denies any such investigation.
Carroll's Legal Victories
Broad AgreementCarroll won two civil suits against Trump, awarded $83.3 million in damages.
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The investigation initially examined whether Carroll had committed perjury regarding funding of her lawsuit during a 2022 deposition, but sources now say she is not directly targeted. The probe comes amid broader scrutiny from Trump’s Justice Department against political opponents.
Carroll successfully sued Trump in two civil lawsuits, accusing him of sexual assault and defamation. In May 2023, a jury found Trump liable for both counts, awarding Carroll $5 million in damages. A second jury in January 2024 awarded her an additional $83.3 million in damages for defamation related to comments Trump made about her.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has recused himself from the case due to his previous role representing Trump in some of the litigation, according to Reuters. The investigation is part of a broader pattern where federal prosecutors have investigated former FBI chief James Comey and Democratic members of Congress including Adam Schiff and Ilhan Omar.
The probe has drawn criticism from political commentators. On The View, panelists expressed disbelief at the investigation, questioning its necessity and the use of taxpayer funds. Alyssa Farah Griffin called it a wasteful endeavor that no voter supported, highlighting pressing issues like food insecurity and healthcare costs.
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