A senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice has instructed more than six U.S. attorney"s offices to develop investigative plans targeting the Open Society Foundations, a nonprofit organization funded by billionaire George Soros. This directive comes from the office of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, according to a report by The New York Times.
The potential charges being considered include racketeering and support for terrorism. This action follows recent criticisms of Soros by former President Donald Trump, who has publicly called for Soros to be jailed. The investigations are part of a broader scrutiny involving other prominent figures, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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