WASHINGTON -- The National Rifle Association's outside legal team was reportedly shaken up on Thursday, during what can only be described as a turbulent time for the gun rights lobbying group. Since the spring, the NRA’s president, chief lobbyist and several board members have also parted ways with the organization.
Cooper represented the NRA for the past three decades. He said in a statement provided to the Post: “At every turn, I have advised my client as to my best judgment of the steps that should be taken to advance and protect the best interest of the NRA itself.” He also said he had"adhered to the highest standards of professionalism and loyalty." And that his allegiance had been to the group itself “not to any individual officers or directors of the organization.
North was also reportedly involved in an effort to oust NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, who has been facing pressure to resign, including from deep-pocketed donors concerned about the ongoing strife, according to a July New York Times report.More: Fourth NRA board of directors member resigns Two more board members' resignations were reported earlier this week, bringing to the total number of departures from the organization's board to seven, according to the Washington Post.
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