A New York jury on Friday found that the National Rifle Association and its top leaders, including former CEO Wayne LaPierre, engaged in financial misconduct and corruption for decades.

Jurors spent five days deliberating and came to their decision late Friday afternoon, bringing an end to the six-week civil showdown between the powerful gun rights group and the government. 

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