DOJ Probe Into E. Jean Carroll Draws Fire as Political Retaliation
TL;DR
Slate reports that the DOJ is reportedly investigating E. Jean Carroll for not disclosing that Reid Hoffman funded part of her legal defense in her civil case against Donald Trump; Hoffman is also under a separate DOJ inquiry over funding suits against Trump. Critics say the move appears to be retaliation intended to intimidate witnesses and chill disclosures, while a U.S. attorney’s office denied opening Carroll’s case. Legal experts say the prosecution chances are slim, suggesting the aim may be political pressure rather than a pursuit of justice.
- Did the DOJ Just Admit to Going Too Far With Its E. Jean Carroll Investigation? Slate
- Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits? The New York Times
- US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says Reuters
- Criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll creates major headache for Senate GOP The Hill
- Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll CNN
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