Today in Court The trial began today with the conclusion of testimony from former NRA chief lobbyist Chris Cox (notes on his testimony from yesterday can be found here). Former board member Judge Philip Journey was the next witness called by the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”). Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony Analysis During his […]

Today in Court The trial began today with the conclusion of fact testimony from current NRA CFO Sonya Rowling (notes on her testimony from yesterday can be found here). However, the real excitement was when the NYAG then called former NRA chief lobbyist and one-time LaPierre heir apparent Chris Cox. Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony […]

Today in Court The trial resumed with the continuation of testimony from defendant and former NRA CFO, Woody Phillips. Phillips testified previously on Friday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 16. The remainder of the day was spent on testimony from the NRA’s current CFO and Treasurer, Sonya Rowling. Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony Analysis Both […]

Today in Court The trial resumed after the long weekend with the continuation of testimony from defendant and former NRA CFO, Woody Phillips, who remained on the stand all day.  Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony Analysis The NYAG is effectively painting a picture of a non-profit spending vast sums of money with friendly vendors and […]

Filing Summary A 2018 contract extension that has been referred to as Wayne LaPierre’s “golden parachute” replaced an agreement signed in 2013. The document indicates that LaPierre was expected to leave his position in 2023 and discusses his payment in the years before and after his departure. It reflects the NRA’s agreement to pay him […]

Filing Summary This copy of the National Rifle Association’s organizational chart is dated September 26, 2018. Docket number 2720.

Today in Court The morning began with additional audio testimony clips being played for the jury from Rick Tedrick, the NRA’s Managing Director of Finance. The trial day ended with testimony from former NRA CFO and defendant Woody Phillips.  Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony Analysis While the audio testimony from Rick Tedrick was lengthy and, […]

Today in Court The majority of the trial day was consumed by live testimony from NRA Director of Finance Michael Erstling. The day concluded with the jury being played audio deposition testimony from Rick Tedrick, the NRA’s current Managing Director of Finance. Quick Summary of Today’s Testimony Analysis Erstling is an impactful witness for the […]

Today in Court The morning began with former NRA board member Esther Schneider resuming her testimony, facing cross examination from the defendants. The New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) then called the third witness in its case: non-profit expert Jeffrey Tenenbaum. The final thirty minutes of the trial day consisted of initial testimony from NRA Director […]

Today in Court In the morning, the NRA’s attorney Sarah Rogers presented an opening argument to the jury that lasted approximately an hour. This was followed by opening arguments by the lawyers for the individual defendants: Wayne LaPierre, Woody Phillips, and John Frazer. The jury then heard from the first two witnesses called by the […]