Wayne LaPierre steps down as NRA chief ahead of imminent corruption trial
Wayne LaPierre to Step Down as NRA CEO Ahead of Civil Trial
Wayne LaPierre, the chief executive of the National Rifle Association (NRA), announced his resignation just days before his civil trial in New York. The resignation will be effective on Jan. 31, with Andrew Arulanandam, an NRA executive and longtime spokesman for LaPierre, serving as the interim CEO and executive vice president.
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In his resignation, LaPierre cited health reasons as the cause for his departure. NRA President Charles Cotton accepted the resignation during a board meeting. LaPierre expressed his pride in the organization’s accomplishments, stating, “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA.”
LaPierre, who has been a member of the NRA for most of his adult life, emphasized his unwavering support for the organization and its fight to defend Second Amendment freedom. He stated, “My passion for our cause burns as deeply as ever.”
Having led the NRA for over 30 years, LaPierre has faced allegations of corruption and mismanagement. New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit in 2020 seeking to dissolve the group, accusing its leaders of misusing funds and violating laws. The NRA called the lawsuit a “baseless premeditated attack” on their organization and Second Amendment rights.
The civil trial, which the NRA has been battling for years, is now underway with jury selection already in progress. Opening statements are scheduled for early next week.
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What were the reasons cited by Wayne LaPierre for his resignation as CEO of the NRA?
Wayne LaPierre, the chief executive of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has announced his resignation just days before facing a civil trial in New York. The resignation will take effect on January 31st, with Andrew Arulanandam, an executive and longtime spokesperson for LaPierre, serving as the interim CEO and executive vice president.
LaPierre cited health reasons as the cause for his departure in his resignation statement. NRA President Charles Cotton accepted the resignation during a board meeting. LaPierre expressed his pride in the organization’s accomplishments, stating, “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA.”
LaPierre, who has been a member of the NRA for most of his adult life, emphasized his unwavering support for the organization and its fight to defend Second Amendment freedom. He stated, “My passion for our cause burns as deeply as ever.”
However, LaPierre’s leadership of the NRA has been marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit in 2020 seeking to dissolve the group, accusing its leaders of misusing funds and violating laws. The NRA has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “baseless premeditated attack” on their organization and Second Amendment rights.
The civil trial, which the NRA has been battling for years, is now underway with jury selection already in progress. Opening statements are scheduled for early next week.
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