NRA Reaches Settlement With Washington AG Over Charitable Arm

Published on April 18, 2024

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has vowed to implement a series of changes to its charitable arm after settling a lawsuit with the District of Columbia Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced the settlement involving the NRA and the NRA Foundation in a press release on Wednesday. The settlement marks the conclusion of a lawsuit filed in 2020 by the attorney general’s office that accused the NRA and its foundation of misusing nonprofit funds, along with other alleged violations. According to Mr. Schwalb’s office, the agreement will require thorough oversight and extensive changes to how the association operates, ensuring it does so independently from the NRA and fully complies with the district’s nonprofit laws....

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