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New NRA Chief Douglas Hamlin Pleaded No Contest to Dismembering Cat at University of Michigan

Oct 15, 2024, 11:05 AM

Douglas Hamlin has been appointed as the new chief of the National Rifle Association (NRA) amidst serious allegations of animal cruelty. Hamlin, who previously pleaded no contest to the brutal killing of a pet cat during his college years at the University of Michigan, has faced significant scrutiny due to his past actions. Reports indicate that he was involved in the dismemberment and torture of the cat, which included cutting off its paws and setting it on fire, alongside fraternity brothers. Hamlin's appointment marks him as the third high-profile public figure in the U.S. to be accused of animal cruelty in the past year.