Mainecat Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Federal judge denies NRA attempt to declare bankruptcy in win for New York state attorney general Source: Washington Post A federal judge Tuesday denied an effort by the National Rifle Association to file for bankruptcy protection, ruling that the gun rights group filed the case in an attempt to fend off a civil lawsuit by the New York attorney general. “The Court finds, based on the totality of the circumstances, that the NRA’s bankruptcy petition was not filed in good faith but instead was filed as an effort to gain an unfair litigation advantage in the NYAG Enforcement Action and as an effort to avoid a regulatory scheme,” Judge Harlin Hale wrote in a 37-page decision. Hale’s decision follows a weeks-long hearing that revealed details about alleged mismanagement and excessive spending by top officials at the influential gun lobby, including Wayne LaPierre, the NRA’s controversial leader for the past three decades. “The @NRA does not get to dictate if and where it will answer for its actions, and our case will continue in New York court,” the New York attorney general’s office wrote in a tweet minutes after the ruling. “No one is above the law.” Early this year, LaPierre announced that the nonprofit would file for bankruptcy and seek to move to Texas from New York state, where it was chartered in 1871, in the face of the far-reaching civil suit filed by the New York attorney general. LaPierre and his legal team contended that the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James last August seeking to dissolve the gun rights group was a political act intended to destroy the organization. James’s office argued that the NRA’s bid for bankruptcy was an attempt to duck serious allegations of fraud and self-dealing. Several other parties, including the NRA’s longtime public relations firm, joined the attorney general’s office in opposing the petition or seeking independent oversight of the group. And in a surprise move at the end of closing arguments, a Justice Department lawyer who protects taxpayers’ interests in bankruptcy proceedings called for the rejection of the NRA’s petition or appointment of an independent trustee or an examiner. Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/nra-bankruptcy-decision/2021/05/11/9f67509a-b106-11eb-9059-d8176b9e3798_story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 LaPierre and his pals might have to give up that lush, jet set lifestyle. All the people duped into throwing millions at this org. Idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: LaPierre and his pals might have to give up that lush, jet set lifestyle. All the people duped into throwing millions at this org. Idiots. Trumpco will be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01mxz800 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Trumpco will be next. you have been claiming that for 4 1/2 years, how's that working out for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted May 11, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Trumpco will be next. Is it imminent? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted May 11, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 11, 2021 I bet some are getting wet over this. Like really moist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 The NRA and Fox News cause people to have thoughts they normally wouldn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Cold War said: The NRA and Fox News cause people to have thoughts they normally wouldn’t. Uh huh. Conspiracy tales and throwing their money away on a useless org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Uh huh. Conspiracy tales and throwing their money away on a useless org. IKR, the DNC is just a fucking mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 $275,000.00 in silk suits. Keep sending money. it’s all over for the NRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Fukkin cunt LaPierre!! Fukkin cunt!!! Burn, you mother-fukker, burn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 10 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Uh huh. Conspiracy tales and throwing their money away on a useless org. NRA is responsible for Americans love of guns like PETA is responsible for Americans love of animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted May 12, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 12, 2021 Get rid of the NRA and all the mass shootings will stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 The NRA has some power in politics regarding guns, the dems really hate that and will do everything to destroy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Finally addressing black on black gun violence. not sure what the takeaway is here. Stop shooting each other and go after whitey instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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