By Daniel Trotta and Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) –Wayne LaPierre resigned as leader of the National Rifle Association on Friday, ending a long career during which the NRA became one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington, only to see its prestige tarnished by corruption allegations and a bankruptcy filing. LaPierre, 74, who has served as chief executive since 1991, steps down just before a corruption trial brought against the NRA by New York Attorney General Letitia James was set to begin… Source link
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