Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court Wayne LaPierre, the National Rifle Association’s longtime leader, plans to retire by the end of January 2024. He cited “health reasons” when he announced his departure three days before the organization’s civil fraud trial got underway in Manhattan. The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024
Gunman obsessed with Dunblane and US mass killings is jailed for life A GUNMAN who was accused of planning a mass shooting has been jailed for life after being convicted of a string of weapons, ammunition and… The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024
Secret tape: NRA plot to hide expenses Gun group plotted to conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses Salon · Jan 11, 2024
Japan Urges Safety Investigation of Quake-Hit Shika Nuclear Plant Japan's nuclear safety regulators order investigation on potential impact of New Year's Day quake on Shika power plant. Safety concerns rise after Fukushim... Top News · Jan 10, 2024
Japan's nuclear safety agency orders power plant operator to study the impact of Jan. 1 quake Japan’s nuclear safety regulators have told the operator of a nuclear power plant in the area hit by a powerful New Year's Day quake to study its potential impact The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
‘Wayne’s World’: Trial against longtime head of NRA Wayne LaPierre begins in New York Former head of the National Rifle Association is part of a trial in a New York Superior Court for the next six weeks The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
NRA lawyer says gun rights group is defendant and victim at civil trial over leader’s big spending A National Rifle Association lawyer has acknowledged in court that some former executives and outside vendors may have ripped off the influential gun rights group with lavish spending and self-dealing The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
'King of the NRA': Civil trial scrutinizes lavish spending by gun rights group’s longtime leader A lawyer for the New York attorney general’s office says the longtime head of National Rifle Association operated as the “King of the NRA.” The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Ex-NRA chief turned gun group into ‘Wayne’s World’, prosecutors say Wayne LaPierre, chief executive who resigned last week, accused of taking millions ‘for personal benefit’ in corruption scheme The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024
NRA corruption trial is underway in New York. Here’s what to know Trial seeking to hold NRA and three of its former or current executives accountable for alleged financial improprieties The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024
NRA corruption scandal threatens organization's future; LaPierre's role questioned Discover the dramatic corruption trial of Wayne LaPierre, former NRA leader, accused of misusing millions of dollars from the organization. Will justice be... Top News · Jan 7, 2024
Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case Joshua Powell has admitted wrongdoing on the eve of a corruption trial in New York. In recent years, the former top NRA executive has described the organization as a "grifter culture." WEKU · Jan 6, 2024
Former NRA chief of staff admits wrongdoing before corruption trial Joshua Powell, one of five defendants in lawsuit including former CEO Wayne LaPierre, has agreed to pay $100,000 The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024 Ex-NRA official reaches settlement ahead of New York corruption trial Mr Powell was ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution
The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2024 Wayne LaPierre: the man who remade the NRA as the ‘good guy with a gun’ Known for extreme rightwing rhetoric, LaPierre resigned Friday amid civil corruption charges
Top News · Jan 6, 2024 NRA leader Wayne LaPierre resigns amid fraud trial and controversy The resignation of NRA leader Wayne LaPierre amidst fraud allegations and health concerns sparks speculation and signals a potential turning point for the ...
Salon · Jan 5, 2024 NRA executive vice president resigns "My passion for our cause burns as deeply as ever," Wayne LaPierre said in a statement on Friday
Top News · Jan 5, 2024 Shocking: Wayne LaPierre resigns from NRA amid corruption trial Shocking resignation of NRA's Wayne LaPierre amidst corruption allegations. Lavish spending, misuse of funds, and removal from leadership create a tumultuo...
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he's resigning days before trial 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
Top News · Jan 5, 2024 NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre Resigns Amid Corruption Trial Breaking news: Wayne LaPierre, longtime head of the NRA, announces resignation amid corruption allegations. Is this a turning point for the organization? F...
WEKU · Jan 5, 2024 Longtime NRA leader Wayne LaPierre steps down LaPierre leaves as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating funds from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles. LaPierre has denied those allegations.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre resigns days before blockbuster corruption trial Wayne LaPierre served as CEO and executive vice president of the NRA since 1991
The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2024 Wayne LaPierre to step down as chief executive of National Rifle Association LaPierre, 74, has cited health concerns but resignation comes days before he faces civil trial over alleged misuse of NRA funds
The Conversation · Jan 5, 2024 'Designated contrarians' could improve nonprofit boards by disrupting the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the NRA's woes More than three years after New York authorities sued the National Rifle Association and four of its current and former leaders, the trial will begin on Jan. 8, 2024.