Attorney General Sues N.R.A. and Seeks Its Closure

[lovinlife101]

This is perhaps the greatest news of the decade... With them out of the way, and Biden in office with the Democrats controlling both houses, real gun control is a real possibility.

The New York attorney general, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association, alleging that years of corruption and misspending had irreparably undermined its ability to operate as a nonprofit.

The lawsuit sets up a legal confrontation that could take years to play out and will leave the 148-year-old N.R.A. — long the nation’s most influential gun-rights lobby but recently hobbled by financial woes and infighting — fighting for its survival. The attorney general’s office previously presided over the dissolution of President Trump’s scandal-marred charitable foundation, but the N.R.A., with more than five million members, is a far larger organization that is expected to put up a more prolonged fight.

Ms. James also sued four current or former top N.R.A. leaders, seeking tens of millions of dollars in restitution, including Wayne LaPierre, the longtime chief executive. The others named in the suit are John Frazer, the organization’s general counsel; Josh Powell, a former top lieutenant of Mr. LaPierre’s; and Woody Phillips, a former chief financial officer.

The suit accuses the N.R.A. and the executives of “violating numerous state and federal laws” by enriching themselves, as well as their friends, families and allies, and taking improper actions that cost the organization $64 million over three years. The attorney general has regulatory authority over the N.R.A. because it is chartered as a nonprofit in New York. She is also seeking to oust Mr. LaPierre and Mr. Frazer, and to bar all four men from ever serving on nonprofit boards in New York again.

The lawsuit, which was filed in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, is a civil action. Ms. James can also make, or seek, a criminal referral, but it was not clear whether she would do so. A summary of her lawsuit outlined, among other things, alleged federal tax violations, raising the question of whether such violations would be referred to the Internal Revenue Service.

NY Times

Disarming law-abiding citizens has always been the plan of the dumb Dems.

They want to violate the 1st Amendment, the right of the NRA to peacefully assemble. Then, they want to violate the 2nd Amendment by taking away guns from law-abiding citizens so that the government and the lawless can take over.

You're obviously not a student of history. Look at all the countries where guns were taken away from law-abiding citizens and the right to peacefully assemble was taken away. Police-states don't work out really well for commoners like you.

[lovinlife101]

Disarming law-abiding citizens has always been the plan of the dumb Dems.

They want to violate the 1st Amendment, the right of the NRA to peacefully assemble. Then, they want to violate the 2nd Amendment by taking away guns from law-abiding citizens so that the government and the lawless can take over.

You're obviously not a student of history. Look at all the countries where guns were taken away from law-abiding citizens and the right to peacefully assemble was taken away. Police-states don't work out really well for commoners like you.

How does prosecuting the NRA disarm law abiding citizens?

You can’t prosecute an organization. You can only prosecute people.

100% OWN!!!

[lovinlife101]

How does prosecuting the NRA disarm law abiding citizens?

It doesn't. Period.

Can’t prosecute an organization, just individuals.

100% OWN!!!

[lovinlife101]

US Constitution - 2nd Amendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Nuff said

Pretty much.

[lovinlife101]

The Second Amendment should be embraced by all Americans regardless of political affiliation.

This just sheds light on more foolishness from the left. Piss and moan about Federal thugs, yet call for the disarmament of the citizenry.

Absolutely baffling.

The dumb Dems want everybody defenseless.

[lovinlife101]

US Constitution - 2nd Amendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Nuff said

And how does prosecuting the NRA infringe that right?

You can’t prosecute an organization, just people.

Will “the NRA” do time? Be executed? Be forced to serve on a chain gang (look it up)?

Nope!!!

YOU CAN’T PROSECUTE ORGANIZATIONS, JUST PEOLPE!!!

100% OWN!!!

[lovinlife101]

The Second Amendment should be embraced by all Americans regardless of political affiliation.

This just sheds light on more foolishness from the left. Piss and moan about Federal thugs, yet call for the disarmament of the citizenry.

Absolutely baffling.

I want a rocket launcher and my 2nd Amendment rights allow me to have one. It's time to challenge the argument of owning an assault rifle with 30 round clips is protected.

Not all speech is protected, neither should all guns.

All speech should be protected, as well as all weapons.