The longtime leader of what was once the nation's most powerful gun rights group is leaving his post just a few days before the start of a civil trial over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
Wayne LaPierre steps down as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating millions from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles that included private jets, luxury vacations, and expensive dining. LaPierre has denied those allegations in a New York court.
