Judge denies NRA’s defense strategy
Distractions and excuses, no substitute for substantive argument
New York State Supreme Court Justice Joel Cohen once again rejected the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) attempts to use previously dismissed counterclaims as a defense strategy for the upcoming trial.
Justice Cohen dismissed the NRA’s efforts to leverage prior accusations that New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into their self-dealing, abuse, and alleged illegal activity was both unconstitutional and politically motivated. This defensive tactic was considered an attempt to distract from the charges at hand.
Attorney General James issued a statement following the court’s decision, emphasizing her continued commitment to holding the NRA and its senior management accountable for their actions.