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The NRA Used Funds to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim Against a Top Official -- And Then He Was
The NRA Used Funds to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim Against a Top Official — And Then He Was Accused AgainThe National Rifle Association over the past two years has grappled with two separate sexual harassment allegations against Josh Powell, a senior official, including a case involving an employee.
The employee’s complaint was settled in 2017 using the nonprofit’s funds, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Earlier that year, Wayne LaPierre, the organization’s leader, had promoted Powell to executive director of general operations.
ProPublica could not confirm the settlement amount, which is not noted in the nonprofit’s public filings. In a statement, John Frazer, the NRA’s general counsel and secretary, told ProPublica that Powell denied the allegations.
“The NRA opted to confidentially resolve the matter in the best interest of all involved,” Frazer said.
Read more: https://www.propublica.org/article/nra-wrestled-with-harassment-allegations-against-top-official
