The longtime head of the National Rifle Association says he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the powerful gun rights organisation to pay for personal travel and other lavish perks.
  • WaterWaiver@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
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    6 months ago

    […] including more than $US500,000 ($745,000) on eight trips to the Bahamas over a three-year span. […] Mr LaPierre has defended himself, saying in previous testimony that cruising the Bahamas on a yacht was a “security retreat” because he was facing threats after mass shootings.

    Wow. Having your life threatened is horrible, but can you use such a thing to justify this? Surely there are more appropriate options?