DOJ Investigates Reid Hoffman-Linked Nonprofit in E. Jean Carroll Case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating a nonprofit associated with billionaire Reid Hoffman regarding donations used to support journalist E. Jean Carroll's civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The investigation aims to determine if Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault, committed perjury during her depositions. Sources indicate that the focus is on Hoffman's nonprofit, American Future Republic, rather than on Carroll herself. The DOJ is examining whether the organization encouraged false testimony during Carroll's deposition, where she stated she received no outside funding for her lawsuit, despite reports indicating that some legal expenses were covered by Hoffman. Carroll won two lawsuits against Trump, resulting in a total of $88.3 million in damages. Hoffman's nonprofit has previously funded other public interest lawsuits, but it is unclear if they were aware that their funding would support Carroll's case specifically. The investigation is ongoing, and the DOJ has not publicly commented on the matter.