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Trial of the National Rifle Association in New York

Nation Jul 29

Judge bars former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre from working for group for 10 years

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Politics May 30

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington
Supreme Court unanimously revives the NRA’s free speech lawsuit against ex-New York official

The unanimous opinion reverses a lower court decision tossing out the gun rights group’s lawsuit against ex-New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo.

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Politics Feb 23

FILE PHOTO: The National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting is held in Indianapolis
National Rifle Association and longtime leader Wayne LaPierre are found liable in lawsuit over lavish spending

A New York jury on Friday found that Wayne LaPierre and other current or former executives misspent millions of dollars of the not-for-profit's money on pricey perks for themselves.

By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

Nation Jan 05

FILE PHOTO: The National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting is held in Indianapolis
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What the resignation of Wayne LaPierre means for the future of the NRA

The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, is stepping down after more than three decades. His announcement came ahead of a civil corruption trial brought by the New York attorney general alleging fraud and mismanagement. Amna Nawaz…

By Amna Nawaz

Politics Jan 05

NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., February 22, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque - RC1D35C7C570
NRA chief Wayne LaPierre says he’s resigning days before civil trial scrutinizing his leadership

The longtime head of the National Rifle Association is resigning, just days before the start of a New York civil trial that's poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful gun rights organization.

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Aug 11

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Firearms industry scrutinized for how it markets to consumers

By Paul Solman, Layla Quran, Mary Fecteau

The debate over gun control in America often centers around firearms production and distribution. But in recent years gun company marketing techniques have come under scrutiny, as major manufacturers seek out a new and arguably vulnerable audience. Paul Solman has…

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Jan 05

Georgia governor announces push to loosen handgun rules

By Jeff Amy, Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he'll push for a new state law that would loosen the state's handgun requirements.

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Jan 21

Judge says New York lawsuit seeking NRA’s dissolution can go forward

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A New York judge on Thursday denied the National Rifle Association’s bid to throw out a state lawsuit that seeks to put the powerful gun advocacy group out of business.

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Jan 15

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

By Paul Weber, Associated Press

The announcement Friday comes months after New York's attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips.

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May 03

NRA cutting staff and salaries amid coronavirus pandemic

By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.

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