The National Rifle Association has been plunged into deeper internal turmoil amid an effort by opponents of top executive Wayne LaPierre to drive him out.
LaPierre sent a letter to board members Thursday outlining that the NRA’s president – Lt. Col. Oliver North – was trying to oust him by threatening to release “damaging” information about him to the NRA’s board.
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But several longtime and prominent board members told The Associated Press they were standing by LaPierre.
He has symbolized the gun-rights movement for several years with his unwavering support of the Second Amendment.
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North did not comment on the allegations.