NRA and ex-leader found liable after being sued over lavish spending: A New York jury on Friday found the National Rifle Association and former CEO Wayne ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/02/23/nra-verdict-wayne-lapierre-trial/
Quick Glance: Jury finds NRA and Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption trial
- Wayne LaPierre diverted millions of dollars from the National Rifle Association to live luxuriously, while the gun rights group failed to properly manage its finances.
- The jury ruled that the National Rifle Association failed to properly run its nonprofit and its assets between March 20, 2014, and May 2, 2022.
- Jurors found that LaPierre and other executives violated their statutory obligations, causing monetary harm to the NRA.
- State Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen will make decisions on monetary damages and potential oversight of the NRA's finances.
Good Riddance to Wayne LaPierre—and Hopefully Soon the Entire NRA: For the first time, the NRA can’t buy their way out of this problem.
commondreams.org/opinion/nra-wayne-lapierre
Unopened Case of More Than 10,000 Hockey Cards Sells for $3.7 Million: The sealed case could include the highly prized Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Or not ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/26/world/canada/hockey-cards-wayne-gretzky-auction.html
NRA and org's longtime leader Wayne LaPierre found liable in lawsuit over lavish spending, ordered to pay $4.3M
nypost.com/2024/02/23/us-news/national-rifle-association-orgs-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre-found-liable-in-lawsuit-over-lavish-spending/
New York Jury Finds Ex-NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre Used Group’s Money to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
democracynow.org/2024/2/26/headlines/new_york_jury_finds_ex_nra_chief_wayne_lapierre_used_groups_money_to_fund_lavish_lifestyle
Jury begins deliberations in trial against NRA and former CEO Wayne LaPierre: Jurors began deliberating Friday in the New York civil corruption trial against the ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-begins-deliberations-trial-nra-former-ceo-wayne-lapierre-rcna138824
Private jets, trips to the Bahamas. NYC trial scrutinizing lavish NRA spending under Wayne LaPierre nears close
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Letter: There are ways to counter disgraced NRA leader’s pervasive effect on America
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/02/25/letter-there-are-ways-counter/
The NRA Is Weaker Than Ever. How Much Does That Matter?: Speaking with veteran firearms journalist Stephen Gutowski about the plight of the NRA ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/the-nra-is-weaker-than-ever-how-much-does-that-matter.html
Jury verdict means former NRA leader Wayne LaPierre must repay millions: Wayne LaPierre misspent millions of dollars of the organization’s money ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/02/jury-verdict-means-former-nra-leader-wayne-lapierre-must-repay-millions.html
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As Wayne LaPierre Resigns, a Look Back at His Role in the NRA’s Transformation: Amid news that Wayne LaPierre is resigning as the NRA’s CEO and executive vice ...
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Wayne LaPierre wraps up corruption trial testimony on last day as longtime NRA chief - UPI.com
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Longtime NRA chief Wayne LaPierre testifies about extensive spending and jet charters at New York civil trial
cnn.com/2024/01/26/us/wayne-lapierre-testifies-nra-corruption-trial/
What People Get Wrong About Wayne LaPierre’s Time at the NRA: Common retellings of its history miss the continuity that dates back to the group's 1871 founding.
time.com/6564789/nra-lapierre-history/
Former NRA President Oliver North says he was ousted after he raised concerns about corruption within the organization
cnn.com/2024/01/24/us/oliver-north-ousted-nra-corruption-trial/
A lawsuit in New York may shake things up at the NRA: Wayne LaPierre’s resignation is just the start
economist.com/united-states/2024/01/11/a-lawsuit-in-new-york-may-shake-things-up-at-the-nra
NRA distances itself from longtime leader Wayne LaPierre in opening remarks at civil trial
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nra-distances-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre-opening-remarks-civil-tri-rcna133076
Recording Shows NRA Plot to Conceal LaPierre’s Extravagant Expenses: Audio obtained by The Trace and ProPublica reveals, in real time, the gun lobbying group ...
propublica.org/article/nra-wayne-lapierre-recording-private-jet-limousine-expenses
NRA’s ex-CFO testified he charged group for his Texas to Virginia commute for 3 years
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nras-ex-cfo-testified-charged-group-texas-virginia-commute-3-years-rcna133689
NRA leader Wayne LaPierre's brain is shrinking: doctors: LaPierre has "cognitive decline" and "significant cerebral volume loss" a doctor wrote ...
businessinsider.com/nra-leader-wayne-lapierres-brain-is-shrinking-doctors-2024-1
Wayne LaPierre spends first day of NRA retirement on trial: LaPierre spent Thursday at his corruption trial in New York. Gun-control advocates, meanwhile ...
businessinsider.com/wayne-lapierre-spends-first-day-of-nra-retirement-on-trial-2024-2
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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is "very, very disappointed" at not getting a full pardon, according to his daughter Nooryana Najwa ... Show more
NRA slips gun rhetoric into openings in NY corruption trial: An NRA lawyer told jurors she wished she had a gun when she was attacked on a NYC street ...
businessinsider.com/nra-slips-gun-propaganda-into-openings-in-ny-corruption-trial-2024-1
NRA distances itself from longtime leader Wayne LaPierre in opening remarks at civil trial
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nra-distances-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre-opening-remarks-civil-tri-rcna133076
NRA chief Wayne LaPierre resigns days before civil corruption trial: LaPierre has led the NRA since 1991.
abcnews.go.com/US/nra-chief-wayne-lapierre-resigns-days-civil-corruption/story
Quick Glance: NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre Resigns
- Wayne LaPierre, 74, to step down on 31 January after over three decades leading the NRA.
- Resignation precedes New York civil trial over alleged NRA fund misuse by senior leaders.
- Health reasons cited for resignation, confirmed by NRA statement.
- NRA to uphold defence in lawsuit despite LaPierre's resignation.
NRA, Wayne LaPierre accused in civil case of diverting millions to fund private jets, expensive meals and other lavish spending
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nras-corruption-trial-begins-longtime-leaders-sudden-exit-rcna132925
Quick Glance: NRA Leader Allegedly Misuses Millions for Personal Luxuries
- Wayne LaPierre diverted millions of dollars from the NRA to purchase personal luxuries while the organization flouted nonprofit laws.
- LaPierre is accused of buying private jets, expensive meals, travel consultants, and trips to the Bahamas for himself and his family.
- The lawsuit alleges that LaPierre spent over $500,000 on flights to the Bahamas and received over $1.2 million in expense reimbursements.
- The NRA and its leaders are accused of violating nonprofit laws and internal policies, leading to a loss of over $64 million in three years.
Former NRA chief of staff admits wrongdoing before corruption trial : Joshua Powell, one of five defendants in lawsuit including former CEO Wayne LaPierre ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/06/nra-joshua-powell-settles-wrongdoing-corruption-trial
NRA fights fading influence as longtime leader resigns: A one-time lobbying powerhouse lost its longtime leader — and is losing its luster.
axios.com/2024/01/06/nra-wayne-lapierre-resigns-trial
Wayne LaPierre Resigns: NRA Legacy Will Haunt America for Years to Come: The gun lobby is even more indistinguishable from the Republican Party.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-05/the-nra-s-legacy-continues-to-haunt-americans
Wayne LaPierre, longtime NRA leader, faces trial that could end his reign: A lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general against Wayne LaPierre and three ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/02/nyregion/nra-lapierre-trial.html
‘King of the NRA’: Civil trial scrutinizes lavish spending by gun rights group’s longtime leader
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/08/king-of-the-nra-civil-trial-scrutinizes-lavish-spending-by-gun-rights-groups-longtime-leader/
NRA Bid to End Corruption Probe Fails in New York: New York Attorney General Letitia James has provided "ample evidence of malfeasance" at the gun rights ...
commondreams.org/news/nra
NRA boss Wayne LaPierre in court over missing millions: Gun lobby chief is accused of spending cash on private jets, sailing trips and safaris
thetimes.co.uk/article/nra-boss-wayne-lapierre-in-court-over-missing-millions-59j5hzd50
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The NRA is Slowly Dying: Membership is declining at the gun right's group as it also faces financial difficulties. Critics say the future looks bleak.
newsweek.com/national-rifle-association-nra-gun-rights-group-membership-finances-issues-1842678
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky ... Show more
Quick Glance: GOP senators consider 'special' meeting to discuss leadership after McConnell's freeze
- McConnell's health is a sensitive topic: The 81-year-old, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, prefers not to talk about it.
- A few GOP senators are considering a challenging internal debate about the future of their leadership following Mitch McConnell's second public freeze within a month.
- Party leadership is not currently involved in these discussions, and no decisions have been made yet, according to a source.
- It only takes five Republican senators to convene a special conference meeting, which is the most direct way to have a specific discussion about the minority leader after his public pause on Wednesday raised questions about his condition.
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Even as US mass shootings continue, 2024 Republican hopefuls back NRA: Why is the gun lobby so powerful?
firstpost.com/explainers/even-as-us-mass-shootings-continue-2024-republican-hopefuls-back-nra-why-is-the-gun-lobby-so-powerful-12466102.html
NRA Failing to Get Members to Donate to Their Political Arm: "The NRA has been thriving for over 150 years but will likely not survive to the end of this year ...
newsweek.com/nra-failing-get-members-donate-their-political-arm-1776617
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