DOJ probes Reid Hoffman’s nonprofit, funding of E. Jean Carroll’s legal bills
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into a Chicago-based nonprofit funded by billionaire Reid Hoffman regarding its payment of legal fees for E. Jean Carroll.
- Carroll, an advice columnist, accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit where a jury found Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation.
- The probe focuses on statements Carroll made during her deposition in the civil case against Trump.
- The investigation aims to scrutinize the nonprofit's role and legality in covering Carroll's legal expenses.