Justice Dept. Investigating Outside Funding E. Jean Carroll Received for Civil Lawsuits Against Trump, Sources Say The Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit founded by Reid Hoffman, concerning its funding of E. Jean Carroll’s civil litigation against Donald Trump. While initial reports suggested a focus on potential perjury by Carroll, sources now indicate the investigation targets the nonprofit’s funding practices, with prosecutors examining possible money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has stated it has not opened such an investigation into E. Jean Carroll herself.

• The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Reid Hoffman’s nonprofit, American Future Republic.
• The nonprofit provided funding for E. Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuits against Donald Trump.
• The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, is reportedly looking into potential money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction.
• Sources initially suggested the probe focused on possible perjury by Carroll, but later clarified the target is the nonprofit’s funding.
• The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has denied opening a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.
• American Future Republic disclosed providing $7 million to Carroll’s law firm in 2020.
• Hoffman stated his nonprofit funded the lawsuit after it was filed, to ensure Carroll’s voice was heard against a more powerful individual.