"Wayne LaPierre Resigns as NRA Chief Ahead of Civil Trial, Leaving Legacy in Question"

Wayne LaPierre, the long-serving leader of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has announced his resignation amid a civil trial over allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the organization. LaPierre, who has been with the NRA for over three decades and has been a staunch defender of gun rights, is accused along with other former officials of misappropriating funds for personal luxuries. Despite his resignation, the New York Attorney General Letitia James has stated that the legal case against LaPierre and the NRA will continue, seeking to prevent them from holding leadership positions in any New York-based nonprofit. The trial is set to begin shortly, and LaPierre's departure marks a significant shift for the NRA, which has faced financial difficulties and internal strife in recent years.