NRA sues its own charity in growing schism over trademarks, fundraising
The NRA alleges the foundation misused $160 million and seeks court orders to halt trademark infringement and financial competition against the NRA.
- The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against the NRA Foundation for allegedly operating in bad faith and withholding funds intended for NRA charitable activities.
- The lawsuit claims that the Foundation's leadership is misusing $160 million in donations meant for NRA programs.
- NRA attorneys allege that former directors, aligned with Wayne LaPierre, control the Foundation and seek to undermine the NRA's charitable purpose.
- Doug Hamlin, NRA Executive Vice President, stated that this situation is a disappointment and highlights deteriorated relations with the Foundation.
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NRA Sues Charity Arm After Alleged Takeover by LaPierre Allies
The National Rifle Association has sued its charity affiliate, alleging a “disgruntled faction of former NRA directors” has seized the affiliate to turn it into a competitor and misused nearly $160 million in NRA funds. The NRA’s lawsuit against the NRA Foundation, filed on Monday in Washington, D.C., federal court, said the foundation was taken over by allies of former CEO Wayne LaPierre in an attempt to sever it from the larger group. The laws…
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