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News Articles: National Rifle Association

An NRA sign is seen outside the track of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, Friday April 12, 2013. The National Rifle Association, on Monday, May 20, 2024, elevated executive Doug Hamlin as CEO of the gun-rights lobbying group, months after the resignation of longtime leader Wayne La Pierre.

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NRA names former Georgia congressman to replace CEO found liable for wrongly spending millions

The National Rifle Association has elected Doug Hamlin as its executive vice president and CEO. Hamlin, who recently served as director of NRA publications, replaces Wayne LaPierre. The former CEO resigned earlier this year just before a trial on charges he wrongly used millions of dollars of the organization's money to pay for an extravagant lifestyle.

May 21, 2024
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Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre (second from right) leaves New York State Supreme Court on Wednesday. Top NRA executives for were accused of using millions in donations for private luxuries.

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Jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption case

Top executives for the gun rights nonprofit were accused of using millions in NRA donations for private luxuries. A jury found former CEO Wayne LaPierre liable for more than $5.4 million in damages.

February 23, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, arrives at court in New York, Jan. 8, 2024.

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Lawsuit accusing NRA of lavish misspending now heads to jury

The case accused leaders of the National Rifle Association of corruption and misspending and now heads to the jury, which is expected to begin deliberations Friday.

February 16, 2024
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A screen grab from footage of the National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre and his wife, Susan. It was originally intended for a TV series sponsored by the gun rights group that never aired. Warning: Video below contains graphic content.

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Video Leaks Of NRA's Wayne LaPierre Missing His Mark On Elephant Hunt

"I'm not sure where you're shooting," a guide tells the longtime head of the National Rifle Association. The footage had reportedly been suppressed for years.

April 28, 2021
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  • Bill Chappell
The logo of the National Rifle Association is seen at an outdoor sports trade show in 2017.

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Judge Rejects NRA's Bid To Throw Out Or Transfer Lawsuit That Could Shut It Down

The organization had filed for bankruptcy and said it would reincorporate in Texas.

January 22, 2021
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  • Reese Oxner

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