A New York appellate court has upheld a $4.3 million judgment against former National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre, who was found liable in a civil corruption case for misappropriating the organization’s funds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The five-judge panel also upheld a 10-year ban prohibiting LaPierre from serving as an officer or director of the NRA, rejecting his contention that the restriction violated his First Amendment rights. “He remains a member of the NRA and is not precluded from making any public statements or involving himself in fundraising or other outreach,” the panel said. “Neither does the monetary restitution amount constitute a fine. Instead, it serves the remedial purpose of reimbursing the NRA for the losses LaPierre caused, making it compensatory in nature.” In a statement to NBC News, Kent Correll, an attorney for LaPierre, said, “We’ve already won the most important parts of this case. We intend to seek further review, and we are confident that we’ll prevail fully in the end.” …