The NRA Used Funds to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim Against a Top Official -- And Then He Was
The NRA Used Funds to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim Against a Top Official And Then He Was Accused Again
The National Rifle Association over the past two years has grappled with two separate sexual harassment allegations against Josh Powell, a senior official, including a case involving an employee.
The employees complaint was settled in 2017 using the nonprofits funds, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Earlier that year, Wayne LaPierre, the organizations leader, had promoted Powell to executive director of general operations.
ProPublica could not confirm the settlement amount, which is not noted in the nonprofits public filings. In a statement, John Frazer, the NRAs general counsel and secretary, told ProPublica that Powell denied the allegations.
The NRA opted to confidentially resolve the matter in the best interest of all involved, Frazer said.
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