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May 28, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT
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The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of author E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.The investigation, which is being led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago, is looking into possible crimes including money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction, the sources said. CBS News could not immediately learn what prompted the investigation or determine the legal theory of the case. Hoffman could not be immediately reached for comment.
