Trips to the Bahamas, private jets and luxury hotel suites were some of the ways NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre and other executives allegedly used the nonprofit's money, according to a lawsuit filed by the New York AG.
LaPierre is alleged to have failed to disclose his use of the yacht on NRA financial disclosure questionnaires that he, as an officer and ex-officio director, must submit to the NRA's secretary every year.
In his testimony, LaPierre said he believed it was NRA policy that he travel by private aircraft at all times for security reasons and that he was unaware of any restrictions on how often he could charter planes, where he could travel to and how much he could spend. Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, speaks at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum during the NRA's annual meeting in Dallas on May 4, 2018.
For his inner circle, LaPierre handed out gifts from high-end retailers like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, which were then expensed to the NRA, the suit says. Such gifts were above the $25 limit permitted by the IRS, and reimbursement should have been reported as income, according to the suit.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NRA lawsuit: NY attorney general accuses Wayne LaPierre, other execs of $64M fraud schemeThe NRA, which boasts more than five million members, has faced financial and leadership turmoil in recent years. Now, it's facing a lawsuit.
Read more »
Wayne LaPierre allegedly used the NRA as a 'personal piggy bank.' New York AG lays out how.NRA executives diverted tens of millions of dollars for personal trips and expenditures, lucrative no-show contracts to buy people's silence, and other improper spending, lawsuit filed by New York AG Letitia James contends.
Read more »
Wayne Connolly, Celebrated Australian Producer and Engineer, Launches Scenic Drive: ExclusiveThe legendary Aussie producer discusses his first label Scenic Drive and its debut artist signing.
Read more »
Coleen and Wayne Rooney mask up for lavish Barbados dinner with their son KaiWAG Coleen Rooney cut a sexy figure in a figure-hugging mini dress a she headed for a family dinner in Barbados on Wednesday night
Read more »
Wayne LaPierre allegedly used the NRA as a 'personal piggy bank.' New York AG lays out how.NRA executives diverted tens of millions of dollars for personal trips and expenditures, lucrative no-show contracts to buy people's silence, and other improper spending, lawsuit filed by New York AG Letitia James contends.
Read more »
Opinion: Let the NRA dieUnder Wayne LaPierre’s leadership, the NRA has become a remarkably efficient machine for funneling money into Wayne LaPierre’s pockets.
Read more »