Letitia James Scores Win Over NRA

New York Attorney General Letitia James took a momentary pause

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from her tightening civil investigation of ex-prez Donald Trump’s business financials

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to run a quick victory lap around the National Rifle Association.

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James’ office has been suing the NRA since 2020

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alleging that the nonprofit gun industry lobbying group

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which acts as puppet master for many Congressional conservatives

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was having its funds plundered so that CEO Wayne LaPierre and other execs could live high on the hog

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In fact, the NRA itself recognized many of the same issues

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about corporate governance underlying the Attorney General’s investigation.

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Within the NRA, whistleblowers “push[ed] for additional documentation and transparency

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an effort which was “met with resistance from a handful of its executives and vendors”

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One executive “was fired by the NRA for many of the same issues alleged in the Complaint

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while the group “became embroiled in litigation” against others who “abused its trust

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And in this action, current NRA members have sought leave to intervene to address “concerns

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about the NRA’s management by the Individual Defendants and current Board”.

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