Did the DOJ Just Admit to Going Too Far With Its E. Jean Carroll Investigation?

It sounds as if the department is targeting Reid Hoffman instead.

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DOJ investigates journalist E. Jean Carroll for not disclosing Democratic donor Reid Hoffman's funding of her Trump sexual-abuse lawsuit. Critics see this as Trump retaliation against tech figures who challenge him; legal experts note the case is weak and aims to intimidate.

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cbsnews.com·May 28, 2026 · 2 mesi fa

Justice Dept. investigating outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for civil lawsuits against Trump, sources say

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