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US Justice Department Investigates E. Jean Carroll for Alleged False Deposition Statements

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The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll concerning potential false statements made during depositions for her civil lawsuits against Donald Trump. The probe focuses on Carroll's claim that no outside parties funded her legal costs, despite billionaire Reid Hoffman contributing to her expenses. This investigation is being handled by federal prosecutors in Chicago, as Todd Blanche, a former Trump lawyer involved in Carroll's appeals, has been recused.

• The investigation centers on Carroll's 2022 deposition statement that 'no outside person paid for the costs of the lawsuit,' which contradicted later revelations about Reid Hoffman's financial support.
• Carroll's lawyers stated that she never contacted Hoffman's non-profit organization, which covered some of her legal expenses.
• Todd Blanche, who was previously Trump's personal lawyer and involved in appeals related to Carroll, has been recused from this investigation.
• The case is being managed by the office of the Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. Justice Department and has been assigned to federal prosecutors in Chicago.
• This development occurs amidst criticism of the Justice Department for allegedly targeting Trump's political and personal opponents.