A New York judge has barred Wayne LaPierre, the former leader of the National Rifle Association (NRA), from holding any position within the NRA or its affiliates for the next 10 years. This decision follows LaPierre's liability for the NRA's financial mismanagement, marking a significant legal and organizational setback for the prominent gun rights group.
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Wayne LaPierre has been banned from any role at the NRA or its affiliates for 10 years.
The ban comes after LaPierre and the NRA were found liable for financial misconduct.The NRA and New York Attorney General’s office have been given a week to discuss potential reforms.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who spearheaded the lawsuit against the NRA, condemned the organization's leadership for misuse of funds. "The NRA and its senior leaders broke the law, funneling millions of dollars in cash and lavish perks to themselves and their families," she said.
"This case has shown a stunning lack of accountability, with leaders engaged in illegality and self-dealing. Wayne LaPierre’s ban and the call for further reforms reflect our commitment to holding the NRA accountable after years of corruption."
The court's ruling came after a jury found LaPierre and the NRA liable for financial mismanagement in February. LaPierre and another senior executive were ordered to pay a total of $6.
35 million in damages. The jury found that LaPierre’s actions had cost the NRA $5.4 million, though he had already repaid over $1 million. He is now required to pay an additional $4.35 million.
The lawsuit, initiated by the New York Attorney General's Office in 2020, alleged that the NRA's senior management misappropriated funds for personal luxuries, including private jets, vacations, and high-end goods. This lawsuit followed a three-year investigation into the NRA, which is registered in New York as a nonprofit organization.
The judge's decision marks a significant blow to the NRA's leadership and underscores the ongoing scrutiny of nonprofit financial practices. The NRA and its affiliates now face a period of reform and increased oversight as mandated by the court.
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