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ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
The American Conservative
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

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 [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 02.01.24

ExamSoft passes bar exam
Disney lawsuit dismissed by Trump judge
Former NRA lawyer turns against boss [ more ]
ABA Journal
3 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

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 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

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 [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

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. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Law

Morning news brief

Hamas leader killed in explosion in Beirut
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns
Jury selection begins in transformative NRA trial [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
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