Judge Denies New York AG’s Request for NRA Monitor, Bans Wayne LaPierre for 10 Years

A New York judge issued a ruling on Monday denying Attorney General Letitia James’ request to appoint a monitor to oversee the National Rifle Association (NRA). The judge barred former executive vice president and CEO Wayne LaPierre from a paid role within the organization for 10 years. In February, during the first phase of the legal action, a New York jury found Mr. LaPierre liable for the misuse and mismanagement of millions in charitable funds and ordered him to pay $4.3 million in damages. Other NRA officials were ordered to pay restitution and one agreed to testify for the state. During the latest legal phase, Judge Joel Cohen had to decide whether the NRA should file for bankruptcy, be assigned a trustee or special master to oversee its operations, or be allowed to resume operations on its own. He issued his split ruling from the bench at the end of arguments in a 10-day civil bench trial....