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NRA Chief Doug Hamlin Pleaded No Contest in Cat Torture Case at University of Michigan

Oct 15, 2024, 11:05 AM

Douglas Hamlin, the newly appointed chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has faced scrutiny due to past allegations of animal cruelty. Reports indicate that while a student at the University of Michigan, Hamlin pleaded no contest to charges related to the brutal killing of a pet cat alongside fraternity brothers. Specific details of the incident include claims that the cat was tortured, dismembered, and set on fire. This incident marks Hamlin as the third high-profile figure in the U.S. to be accused of animal cruelty within the past year, raising concerns about his leadership at the NRA.