A criminal investigation has been opened into E Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. Prosecutors are examining whether Carroll committed perjury in a 2022 deposition connected to her civil lawsuits. Carroll previously stated she did not accept outside financial support for her legal battles. After that deposition, her attorneys informed the judge that a nonprofit funded by Reid Hoffman had paid some legal fees and expenses. Trump’s lawyers argued Carroll hid Hoffman's funding and that the concealment undermined her credibility, while Carroll’s lawyers said she never met or spoke with anyone from the nonprofit. The judge permitted a second deposition. A federal appeals panel previously dismissed a claim that Carroll lied in her deposition. Carroll’s civil cases resulted in jury findings of liability and damages, and Trump has appealed. Todd Blanche recused himself from the investigation due to his role representing Trump in the civil case.
"The reported federal investigation into Carroll marks the latest example of Trump's justice department launching criminal investigations into political opponents. Federal prosec"
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