The National Rifle Association dropped its counter lawsuit in federal court against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Attorneys for the Second Amendment advocacy organization filed the court papers on Friday. Instead, they said they will focus on fighting the Democratic prosecutor’s attempt to dissolve the NRA in state court in Manhattan.
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“Today’s move will ensure that the NRA’s claims proceed promptly to discovery and a full vindication of its members’ rights,” said NRA lawyer William Brewer, according to the Associated Press.
James filed suit last year, accusing the NRA of involvement with a number of “fraud and abuse” violations. Among the accusations the Democrat laid out is that the organization inappropriately used its funds for vacations, private jets, and high-end dining.
The NRA filed a retaliatory suit shortly after, claiming the Democrat’s litigation was politically motivated.
In February, the organization filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring plan to start a new nonprofit organization in Texas.
James said the NRA’s decision to drop its countersuit is “an implicit admission that its strategy would never prevail.”
“We were victorious against its attempt to declare bankruptcy, and our fight for transparency and accountability will continue. No one is above the law,” James said in a tweet.
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The NRA was founded in 1871 and is among the nation’s largest and oldest advocacy organizations. Roughly 5 million people are registered with the group.
