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legal2 years ago

"Ex-NRA Leader Settles for $100K Amidst Corruption Allegations as NY Lawsuit Shakes Organization"

Former NRA executive Joshua Powell has agreed to pay $100,000 and admitted to misusing charitable funds in a settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James. This comes just before a multi-million dollar civil corruption trial against the NRA, which has been accused of financial misconduct by senior management. Wayne LaPierre, the NRA's long-serving leader, also stepped down amid these allegations. The NRA had previously attempted to dismiss the lawsuit and filed for bankruptcy, which was rejected by a federal judge.

via New York Post |
##corruption#joshuapowell
legal2 years ago

"Ex-NRA Executive's Guilty Plea and Resignation Shake Up NY AG's Landmark Corruption Trial"

Joshua Powell, former NRA operations director, has pleaded guilty to fraud and agreed to testify in the trial against the organization led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The trial accuses senior NRA management of misappropriating funds for personal use. Powell admitted to breaching his fiduciary duties and misusing charitable assets, resulting in a $100,000 restitution and a permanent bar from nonprofit officer roles. Wayne LaPierre, NRA's executive vice president, has resigned citing health reasons, amidst these legal challenges.

via ABC News|
##fraud#joshuapowell
legalpolitics2 years ago

"Wayne LaPierre's Exit Amid Corruption Case: The NRA's Uncertain Future"

Joshua Powell, a former top NRA executive, has admitted to wrongdoing and agreed to pay $100,000 in a settlement ahead of a civil corruption trial involving the NRA's leadership. The New York Attorney General has accused the NRA's top leaders, including CEO Wayne LaPierre who has resigned, of misusing over $64 million in funds. The trial against the remaining defendants will proceed, while the NRA frames the lawsuit as a politically motivated attack. Powell has criticized the NRA's financial practices and fundraising tactics, while LaPierre has stepped down citing health reasons, maintaining his support for the NRA and Second Amendment rights.

via NPR|
##corruptiontrial#guncontrol
legal2 years ago

"Wayne LaPierre's Exit Signals Uncertain Future for NRA Amidst Trial and Turmoil"

Joshua Powell, former chief of staff to ex-NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre, has agreed to a $100,000 settlement and admitted to wrongdoing in a lawsuit filed by the New York attorney general's office. The lawsuit alleges that NRA senior management, including LaPierre who recently resigned citing health concerns, misused millions in charitable funds for personal expenses. The civil trial against the NRA is set to begin, with the organization's attempts to dismiss the lawsuit or change the venue having failed.

via The Guardian US|
##corruption#joshuapowell