Schumer wants NRA investigated for bankruptcy fraud

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on the Justice Department to investigate the National Rifle Association for bankruptcy fraud, saying the financially stable gun-rights group abused the system when it sought bankruptcy protection in the wake of a New York lawsuit seeking to put it out of business.

A judge rejected the NRA's bankruptcy case in May, ruling the nonprofit organization had not acted in good faith. NRA leaders made clear that the organization was “in its strongest financial condition in years” and was seeking bankruptcy protection so it could changes its state of incorporation from New York to gun-friendly Texas.

Schumer, a New York Democrat, said the NRA's continued heavy spending on advertising criticizing proposed gun control measures and the nomination of gun control lobbyist David Chipman to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives are further evidence that its bankruptcy filing was inspired by legal, not financial, concerns.

“They recently told the judicial branch of government that they are bankrupt after the lawsuit by Tish James, and at the same time they’re saying they’re bankrupt, they’re spending millions of dollars on ads to stop universal background checks,” Schumer said, referencing New York Attorney General Letitia James. “That demands an investigation by the Justice Department.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/schumer-wants-nra-investigated-bankruptcy-182402338.html

[Sneederbunk]

1. LaPierre must be kicked in derriere.

[Amishman]

6. One of the best things that could happen is the NRA lingering on in its current zombie state

The gun industry and the hardcore nuts have abandoned the NRA in favor of smaller but more aggressive groups. Those new gunner lobbies are starting to have a bigger impact on the NRA based on their recent court victories.

The NRA lingering on for years, sucking up gun nut money and wasting it on themselves, would waste countless millions that would otherwise be spent on obstructing reform. The NRA fully collapsing would probably mean a stronger and more capable gun lobby afterwards.

[captain queeg]

2. The posting right below this one is Rand Paul wanting to investigate the NSA spying on Tucker

Really shows the difference between the rethugs and Dems

[msfiddlestix]

3. I must be in sometime warp, could have sworn that the Attorney General in New York, already did that

Am I misremembering recent history regarding the NRA fraud charges?

[keithbvadu2]

4. Follow the rubles.

The NRA used to be for sportsmen, hunters and gun safety.

Now it has become an industry owned shill for the sale of more guns and the enrichment of its leaders.

Just imagine getting (rightly) called out on your dishonesty and ethics by Ollie North!

[dalton99a]

5. Kick