Jury finds Wayne LaPierre, NRA liable in corruption civil case
Wayne LaPierre resigned as CEO and stepped down from the NRA last month after more than three decades at its helm.
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Wayne LaPierre resigned as CEO and stepped down from the NRA last month after more than three decades at its helm.
After a week of deliberations, a New York jury Friday found both the National Rifle Association and its former leader, Wayne LaPierre, liable of fraudulently spending NRA donor funds. He has been ordered to pay back more than $4.3 million. Errol Barnett has details on the verdict.
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
This weekend the National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Houston. As former president Trump addressed attendees, gun-safety demonstrators rallied outside. Natalie Brand reports. (5-27-22)
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
A bill requiring parents to tell school officials if they keep guns in the house went "too far" according to some legislators and it died in committee Wednesday.
A bill to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace permanently has passed the California State Senate.
The National Rifle Association on Thursday dropped a lawsuit it filed against the city of San Francisco back in September over city supervisors' decision to label the group a domestic terrorist organization.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association's claims that she was backing down from the city's non-binding resolution labeling the NRA as a "terrorist organization."
The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.
President Donald Trump sought to reassure National Rifle Association members at their 2018 annual meeting Friday that their Second Amendment rights are safe in the midst of a national conversation on gun law reform.
Sales of firearms slowed after the election of Donald Trump as president in 2016 allayed fears of a Democratic crackdown on gun owners. That trend has continued.
Putting fellow Republicans in the hot seat, President Donald Trump is calling for quick and substantial changes to the nation's gun laws even as he criticizes lawmakers for being too fearful of the National Rifle Association to act.
The National Rifle Association is facing a corporate backlash as companies take a closer look at their investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry following the latest school massacre.
Responding to a backlash over a mass shooting that left 17 people dead at a Florida high school, car rental company Enterprise says it is ending a discount program for National Rifle Association members.
American Outdoor Brands, a major gun manufacturer which owns the Smith & Wesson brand, reported a 90% drop in quarterly profit when compared to the same period last year.
The House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday loosening gun regulations and allowing those with permits to carry concealed weapons to legally travel with those firearms to other states, a top priority of the National Rifle Association.
Attorneys general from 17 states are calling on Congress to abandon legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would allow concealed-carry gun permits issued in one state to be valid in all states.
The congressional inaction underscored the power of the National Rifle Association and the political stakes for lawmakers who maintain their support for the constitutional right to bear arms and fear any challenge to their fealty.
The first in a series of challenges to new California gun laws prompted by the San Bernardino terror attack has been filed by a state affiliate of the National Rifle Association.
The headline-driven nature of gun-violence coverage is starting to shift, with documentarians, TV networks and others producing more nuanced, probing examination.
An appeal of two of San Francisco's gun laws led by the National Rifle Association was rejected by the Supreme Court.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Sunnyvale's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets.
Filing a false report for a restraining order to remove guns from someone thought to be at risk would become a felony under a proposed bill by a Southern California assemblywoman.
A woman was pistol-whipped and kidnapped in Oakland last week and police are still seeking her, the department announced.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
A pair of earthquakes shook a portion of Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
A woman was pistol-whipped and kidnapped in Oakland last week and police are still seeking her, the department announced.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
A pair of earthquakes shook a portion of Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
Two teens in the San Francisco Bay Area were detained after authorities said they were allegedly shooting projectiles from a Waymo robotaxi.
Delta Flight 2725 left from SFO Monday afternoon but had to be diverted from its LA-bound destination due to an issue with one of the plane's engines, the airline said.
Waymo is evaluating a couple of incidents on the Fourth of July in San Francisco in which its autonomous vehicles drove over fireworks, including one that caught fire.
Fireworks were launched from the Golden Gate Bridge on the Fourth of July to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.
A woman was pistol-whipped and kidnapped in Oakland last week and police are still seeking her, the department announced.
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
On May 3, just before 1:40 a.m., a driver crashed into a crowd that was standing on an 18th Street sidewalk, near Telegraph Avenue. The DA's office said about eight people were struck and injured.
BART said service was temporarily stopped between Hayward and Union City due to a brush fire on Monday afternoon.
The robberies happened in and around the Grand Lake neighborhood between June 18 and June 29. According to police, people walking in the area would be approached by a group that then used force or fear to take their belongings.
A San Jose pastor and the former head of a South Bay community group was convicted of a domestic violence attack on a woman with whom he had a relationship, authorities said.
Excitement ran high on Monday morning in San Jose's San Pedro Square as the venue opened up again for World Cup watch parties ahead of the U.S. Round of 16 match with Belgium.
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
A woman was shot dead in the Bonita Park neighborhood of San Jose over the Fourth of July weekend, according to a Monday press release by the San Jose Police Department.
Authorities on the Central Coast of California rescued several people after three became injured during a nighttime climb at a beach over the July 4 holiday weekend.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
A pair of earthquakes shook a portion of Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
A Sonoma man was arrested last week after he alledgedly tried to sell a 12-year-old a marijuana vape pen according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
Fire crews in Solano County said forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire that broke out early Monday morning near Benicia.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Heliot Ramos homered twice and drove in five runs to back Landen Roupp's first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Monday night.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
Golden State (15-7) set a franchise record for the fewest points allowed in a game. The Valkyries held the Mystics to 18-of-60 shooting (30%), including 3 of 24 from 3-point range.
Kyle Karros hit a three-run homer to left field in the eighth inning to give the Colorado Rockies the lead in a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
A woman was pistol-whipped and kidnapped in Oakland last week and police are still seeking her, the department announced.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
A San Jose pastor and the former head of a South Bay community group was convicted of a domestic violence attack on a woman with whom he had a relationship, authorities said.
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Waymo is evaluating a couple of incidents on the Fourth of July in San Francisco in which its autonomous vehicles drove over fireworks, including one that caught fire.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2026 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States' 250th anniversary.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
After morning clouds and fog, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, to the upper 70s and low 80s inland. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect along the coast. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports on Team USA fans in San Jose.
Brad Hamilton reports on the traffic gridlock in San Francisco after the Golden Gate Bridge fireworks event.
After a Sunday detour to the SAP Center and Discovery Meadow, World Cup viewing parties returned to San Jose's San Pedro Square. John Ramos reports.
BART said service was temporarily stopped between Hayward and Union City due to a brush fire on Monday afternoon.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.