NRA Corruption Trial Enters Second Phase as Judge Considers Further Penalties

Judge Joel Cohen to decide on independent monitor and leadership bans after jury finds misuse of funds by Wayne LaPierre and others.

Wayne LaPierre found liable for misusing millions of NRA funds for personal luxuries.
New York AG Letitia James seeks to install an independent monitor and ban LaPierre from leadership roles.
NRA warns that additional penalties could deter donors and worsen financial struggles.
Former CFO Woody Phillips settled, avoiding the second phase of the trial but facing a 10-year ban from managing nonprofit funds.
NRA membership and revenue have significantly declined, attributed partly to ongoing litigation and negative press.