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NRA chief involved in gruesome cat killing as college fraternity member

Douglas Hamlin's past involvement in a brutal animal cruelty case raises questions about leadership ethics at the NRA.

The Animal-Cruelty Election

Animal cruelty stories have emerged as unexpected focal points in the election, revealing complex connections between personal history and public perception.

NRA chief involved in gruesome cat killing as college fraternity member

Douglas Hamlin's past involvement in a brutal animal cruelty case raises questions about leadership ethics at the NRA.

The Animal-Cruelty Election

Animal cruelty stories have emerged as unexpected focal points in the election, revealing complex connections between personal history and public perception.
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#trump

Trump cancels a streak of events with only days until election

Trump's cancellation of events limits voter engagement with his campaign before the election.
Harris's proactive media strategy contrasts with Trump's retreat to conservative outlets.

Not Funny!' Bill Maher Scolds His Audience After He Says They Tried To Shoot Trump Again'

Bill Maher condemned audience laughter about assassination attempts on Trump, emphasizing the serious nature and frequency of such incidents.

Trump cancels a streak of events with only days until election

Trump's cancellation of events limits voter engagement with his campaign before the election.
Harris's proactive media strategy contrasts with Trump's retreat to conservative outlets.

Not Funny!' Bill Maher Scolds His Audience After He Says They Tried To Shoot Trump Again'

Bill Maher condemned audience laughter about assassination attempts on Trump, emphasizing the serious nature and frequency of such incidents.
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#gun-control

Trump Receives NRA Endorsement, Urges Gun Owners to Be Rebellious and Vote'

Former President Donald Trump urged gun owners to vote in the 2024 election and emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment.

Burglary reported at Seafood Restaurant in Brooklyn

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz awkwardly admits to befriending school shooters, reflecting a controversial shift in his stance on gun control.

Trump Boasts to NRA, We Did Nothing' About Guns During His Administration

Donald Trump boasted about not taking action on guns during his presidency despite pressure.
Trump criticized Joe Biden for supporting gun control measures and predicted negative consequences under his administration.

Trump Receives NRA Endorsement, Urges Gun Owners to Be Rebellious and Vote'

Former President Donald Trump urged gun owners to vote in the 2024 election and emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment.

Burglary reported at Seafood Restaurant in Brooklyn

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz awkwardly admits to befriending school shooters, reflecting a controversial shift in his stance on gun control.

Trump Boasts to NRA, We Did Nothing' About Guns During His Administration

Donald Trump boasted about not taking action on guns during his presidency despite pressure.
Trump criticized Joe Biden for supporting gun control measures and predicted negative consequences under his administration.
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#lawsuit

At the N.R.A., a Battle Between the Old Guard and the New

The National Rifle Association is facing internal leadership conflict despite external challenges.

Ex-N.R.A. Chief Wayne LaPierre Found Liable for Financial Misconduct

The Manhattan jury found N.R.A. leaders guilty of financial misconduct and corruption, including misspending millions of dollars by using N.R.A. funds for personal expenses like luxury flights and helicopters.
The trial stemmed from a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, Letitia James, who presented evidence of Wayne LaPierre's inappropriate expenses, leading to the N.R.A.'s financial troubles and internal conflicts.

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

ExamSoft passes bar exam
Disney lawsuit dismissed by Trump judge
Former NRA lawyer turns against boss

Letitia James's Trial Balloon Trial Against the NRA

The NRA's trial over alleged financial mismanagement reveals political pressure from state leadership
New York Attorney General Letitia James campaigned against the NRA's non-profit status based on its political views

NRA general counsel violated statutory duties but caused no monetary harm, jurors find; LaPierre liable for $5.4M

The NRA general counsel, John Frazer, was found to have violated statutory duties but caused no financial harm.
Wayne LaPierre, former NRA CEO, was found liable for $5.4 million in damages.

Ex-NRA CEO didn't consult GCs office about key legal decisions, general counsel testifies

Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre did not consult the general counsel before filing a lawsuit against its ad agency and seeking bankruptcy protection.
The general counsel testified that he was not consulted about these decisions, which ultimately ended poorly for the NRA.

At the N.R.A., a Battle Between the Old Guard and the New

The National Rifle Association is facing internal leadership conflict despite external challenges.

Ex-N.R.A. Chief Wayne LaPierre Found Liable for Financial Misconduct

The Manhattan jury found N.R.A. leaders guilty of financial misconduct and corruption, including misspending millions of dollars by using N.R.A. funds for personal expenses like luxury flights and helicopters.
The trial stemmed from a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, Letitia James, who presented evidence of Wayne LaPierre's inappropriate expenses, leading to the N.R.A.'s financial troubles and internal conflicts.

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

ExamSoft passes bar exam
Disney lawsuit dismissed by Trump judge
Former NRA lawyer turns against boss

Letitia James's Trial Balloon Trial Against the NRA

The NRA's trial over alleged financial mismanagement reveals political pressure from state leadership
New York Attorney General Letitia James campaigned against the NRA's non-profit status based on its political views

NRA general counsel violated statutory duties but caused no monetary harm, jurors find; LaPierre liable for $5.4M

The NRA general counsel, John Frazer, was found to have violated statutory duties but caused no financial harm.
Wayne LaPierre, former NRA CEO, was found liable for $5.4 million in damages.

Ex-NRA CEO didn't consult GCs office about key legal decisions, general counsel testifies

Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre did not consult the general counsel before filing a lawsuit against its ad agency and seeking bankruptcy protection.
The general counsel testified that he was not consulted about these decisions, which ultimately ended poorly for the NRA.
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Elias: Trump a victim of gun policies, rhetoric he has supported

Trump encouraged violence against hecklers and has now become a victim of his own policies.

Supreme Court Clears Way for N.R.A. to Pursue First Amendment Challenge

The Supreme Court allowed the NRA to pursue a First Amendment claim against a New York state official for pressuring companies to stop business after the Parkland shooting.

Justices Seem Likely to Side With N.R.A. in First Amendment Dispute

Supreme Court seems to support NRA's argument of First Amendment violation by NY official
Case involving government advocacy and free speech rights highlighted in Supreme Court
#wayne-lapierre

Wayne LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Chief, Testifies at Manhattan Trial

Wayne LaPierre, chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA), testified in a civil corruption case brought against him by the New York attorney general.
LaPierre has been accused of using NRA's resources for personal expenses, including extravagant shopping trips and private jet travel.
During his testimony, LaPierre claimed to have no knowledge of the extent of the NRA's spending on private jets, but did not dispute the specific receipts provided by the prosecutor.

For N.R.A.'s LaPierre, a Legacy of Guns and Money

Wayne LaPierre found liable for misspending NRA money
NRA under LaPierre's leadership became focused on money rather than guns

Wayne LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Chief, Testifies at Manhattan Trial

Wayne LaPierre, chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA), testified in a civil corruption case brought against him by the New York attorney general.
LaPierre has been accused of using NRA's resources for personal expenses, including extravagant shopping trips and private jet travel.
During his testimony, LaPierre claimed to have no knowledge of the extent of the NRA's spending on private jets, but did not dispute the specific receipts provided by the prosecutor.

For N.R.A.'s LaPierre, a Legacy of Guns and Money

Wayne LaPierre found liable for misspending NRA money
NRA under LaPierre's leadership became focused on money rather than guns
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Morning news brief

Hamas leader killed in explosion in Beirut
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns
Jury selection begins in transformative NRA trial

LaPierre, Longtime N.R.A. Leader, Faces Trial That Could End His Reign

Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the NRA, is facing a legal showdown as New York's attorney general seeks to oust him from the organization.
The NRA has experienced significant decline in membership, revenue, and influence, with its media arm closed and its voice diminished.
The organization may be considering a legitimate bankruptcy filing as it faces mounting legal and financial challenges.

Morning Docket: 12.29.23

Law firms lost in 2023
Maine using Fourteenth Amendment to bar Trump
DOJ threatening to sue Texas over new border law
Employers desperate for immigrant work options
Trial over NRA finances moving forward

Morning Docket: 06.07.24

The Fifth Circuit stops book banning
Google wins class action lawsuit

Both sides of gun issue seek to stir up US voters as NRA influence wanes

Gun advocacy groups mobilizing voters for the 2024 elections with NRA's decreased activity and other groups taking the lead.
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