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7:45 PM ET: NRA found liable in corruption case

Feb 24, 2024
Top NRA executives found liable in a civil corruption trial, with a former leader being held accountable for mismanagement and extravagant spending of charitable funds. Jury awards $4.3 million verdict against him. Former CFO also implicated and instructed to repay $2 million.
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  • Former NRA executives found liable for corruption and financial mismanagement.
  • Verdict emphasizes the importance of transparent financial practices in nonprofit organizations.

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Verdict on NRA Mismanagement Case

A New York jury has ordered former NRA leader Wayne LaPierre to pay the gun rights group $4.3 million for mismanagement of funds and questionable expenses. The civil corruption trial initiated by the New York Attorney General's office also ruled that former NRA CFO Wilson Phillips must repay $2 million for mishandling funds. This verdict follows a five-day deliberation by jurors and raises discussions about financial accountability within the organization. The judicial decision on LaPierre's future involvement with the NRA will be determined in an upcoming bench trial.

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