DOJ Probe Into E. Jean Carroll Draws Fire as Political Retaliation

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.