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NRA and Former CEO Wayne LaPierre Held Accountable in Landmark Corruption Case

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NEW YORK (AP) — After a lengthy civil corruption trial, a jury in New York City found the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its former CEO Wayne LaPierre liable for wrongdoing. The verdict was reached on Friday, marking a significant blow to the influential organization and its leader. The trial delved into allegations of financial misconduct within the NRA, a powerful pro-gun lobbying group. LaPierre, who had led the organization for nearly three decades, faced accusations of using the NRA’s funds for personal expenses, including luxury travels, suits, and other lavish purchases. The verdict holds … Read more

Iowa House Passes Bill to Strengthen Compliance with Open Meetings and Records Laws

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Davenport, Iowa – The Iowa House has overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at improving local government compliance with the state’s open meetings and open records laws. House File 2539, approved by 92 votes to 2 on February 22, would increase fines for members of a local government body who participated in an open meetings violation. The current range of fines, from $100 to $500, would be raised to a range of $500 to $2,500. Penalties would be even greater for those who “knowingly” participated in the violation, with fines between $5,000 and $12,500. In addition … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Seek Suspension of $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict, Citing Appeals Prospects

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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team has requested the suspension of an $83.3 million defamation verdict against the former president, arguing that there is a high likelihood of the amount being reduced or even eliminated on appeal. The lawyers made this request in the Manhattan federal court, where, in late January, a civil jury awarded advice columnist E. Jean Carroll the mentioned sum after a five-day trial focusing solely on damages. The jury was instructed to accept the findings of another jury from the previous year, which had concluded that Trump sexually abused … Read more

Fulton County D.A. Counters Trump’s Cellphone Data Analysis in Georgia Election Case

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is formulating a swift legal response to counter the cellphone data presented by former President Donald Trump’s legal team. The data allegedly undermines the timeline provided by District Attorney Fani Willis regarding her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Trump’s attorneys submitted an analysis of phone and cell records belonging to Wade as part of their motion to disqualify Willis and her office from prosecuting the Trump 2020 Georgia election interference case. The records purportedly show that Wade was present at the condominium where Willis resided … Read more