NRA CEO LaPierre Admits Misusing Member Dues for Luxury Travel and Gifts
• NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre admitted at trial to wrongly expensing private flights and gifts for his family that were paid for by the NRA
• LaPierre said he didn't realize certain expenses like flights, hotel stays, meals, and yacht access counted as prohibited gifts
• He acknowledged receiving over $270,000 in tailored suits from an NRA contractor over the years
• LaPierre authorized private helicopter flights to NASCAR events to schmooze with country music stars and mainstream groups
• LaPierre claimed he reimbursed the NRA for some inappropriate expenses, though details of repayments are unclear