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DOJ Probes Carroll Lawsuit Funding, Critics Call Political Intimidation

5/30/2026

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Reid Hoffman says the Justice Department probe of funding for E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits aims to silence critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are investigating whether E. Jean Carroll perjured herself about outside funding for her lawsuits against Trump.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros says no criminal investigation into Carroll has been opened.
Advocates argue the investigation is a politically motivated attempt to intimidate Carroll and deter victims.

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Reid Hoffman says the Justice Department probe of funding for E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits aims to silence critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are investigating whether E. Jean Carroll perjured herself about outside funding for her lawsuits against Trump.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros says no criminal investigation into Carroll has been opened.
Advocates argue the investigation is a politically motivated attempt to intimidate Carroll and deter victims.