NRA Avoids Court-Appointed Monitor in New York Case

A New York court has ruled that the National Rifle Association (NRA) will not be subjected to an external financial monitor, as requested by Attorney General Letitia James, but must bar former CEO Wayne LaPierre from any official capacity for a decade. Judge Joel Cohen stated that appointing a monitor would be disruptive and costly, citing concerns over government intrusion. This ruling concludes a long-running corruption case where LaPierre and former CFO Woody Phillips were found guilty of misusing funds and ordered to repay over $6 million. James described the ruling as a partial victory, emphasizing the accountability of NRA leaders for their actions. The NRA is now focused on restoring trust and transparency among its members, following a significant loss of 1.3 million members since the corruption allegations arose. LaPierre has already repaid over $1 million to the organization and is not expected to return to any role within the NRA.