AG James announced she secured another court victory in her case against the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its former leadership. After winning her case at trial against the NRA, its former Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, and other top executives, Attorney General James secured a judgment in December 2024 requiring LaPierre to pay $4.3 million back to the organization and banning him from serving as an officer or director of the NRA for 10 years. The Appellate Division, First Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court rejected an attempt by LaPierre to overturn the judgment against him. 

“Wayne LaPierre and other senior NRA leaders broke the law by funneling millions of dollars in lavish perks to themselves and their families. After we successfully proved our case to a jury, LaPierre was ordered to pay $4.3 million and was barred from serving as an NRA officer or director for a decade. This decision upholds the jury’s verdict and is another victory in our efforts to ensure that LaPierre is held accountable for his illegal self-dealing.” -AG James​