July 29, 2024 – The New York Times reported today on the National Rifle Association of America’s (NRA) trial outcome in Manhattan, calling the verdict a “win” that represents “the beginning of the end of a four-year-old case” brought by the New York Attorney General (NYAG). As reported in the article, “Judge Lets NRA Keep Its Independence but Pushes for Reforms,” the NYAG was seeking the appointment of a court-appointed monitor over the NRA.
As reported, “…Justice Joel M. Cohen of Manhattan Supreme Court said he wanted further assurances that the NRA would reform its governance practices.” The Times reports, “The NRA has held off the most severe regulatory outcomes. Even before the trial, it persuaded Justice Cohen to reject Ms. James’s attempt to dissolve the group, which she referred to as a ‘terrorist organization’ when she was running for office. And on Monday, the NRA beat back her effort to impose a court-appointed monitor who would have had broad authority over its finances and practices.”
William A. Brewer III, the NRA’s lead outside counsel, said Monday’s developments “validate the NRA’s reform efforts and commitment to good governance — and recognize the First Amendment stakes of this case.”
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