National Rifle Association (NRA) Court Battle

The NRA is facing a court battle over financial misconduct and possible outside monitoring that could affect its future independence.

NRA CFO banned from managing money for nonprofit

Former NRA CFO Wilson Phillips banned from managing money for a nonprofit in New York for 10 years due to role in bankrolling NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre's lavish spending. Phillips must pay back $2 million to the NRA. New York AG Letitia James vows to hold accountable those misappropriating funds. LaPierre ordered to repay $4.4 million to NRA.

National Rifle Association executives found liable for mismanagement

A New York jury finds National Rifle Association executives, including Wayne LaPierre, liable for mismanagement.

Corruption at NRA

Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre found liable for corruption, ordered to repay over $4 million to the organization. New York AG James won the case against NRA and its leadership for corruption and greed.

National Rifle Association Financial Mismanagement

A jury found that Wayne LaPierre diverted millions of dollars from the National Rifle Association for personal use, resulting in monetary harm to the organization. LaPierre and other executives were accused of enriching themselves through unethical practices. The NRA failed to properly manage its finances, leading to a civil corruption trial in New York City.

Financial Misdeeds of Wayne LaPierre and the National Rifle Association

Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, was found liable for financial misdeeds and required to pay $4.3 million back to the NRA. His persona was carefully constructed by a PR firm, and he portrayed himself as a rugged individualist and champion of gun rights, despite being uncomfortable in the spotlight. The NRA used his image to transform gun laws and policies in the United States.

Corruption Allegations Against Former NRA Executives

Manhattan jury finds former NRA executives liable for corruption and misspending millions in donations, with Wayne LaPierre at the center of the case. LaPierre, along with other executives, accused of using charitable funds for personal luxuries and facing financial damages. NRA's political influence has dwindled over the years.