Steven Mace
02-21-2003, 08:15 AM
Friday February 21, 1:59 PM
Austrian Handgun Maker Glock's Top U.S. Official Resigns
Austrian handgun maker Glock GmbH parted ways with its top U.S. official this week, at a critical moment for the gun industry, Friday's Wall Street Journal reported.
Paul Jannuzzo, a senior executive with the gun maker's U.S. unit, confirmed he stepped down Monday as chief operating officer and general counsel at Glock Inc. He has stirred controversy within gun circles because of his support for greater use of computer systems that can match bullets and shell casings to the guns that fired them.
Mr. Jannuzzo had been one of the industry's most senior in-house lawyers and helped to shape strategy in defending against dozens of municipal and individual liability suits gun companies have faced in recent years. The industry faces a new round of litigation this spring, with cases pending in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., and California state court in San Diego.
Mr. Jannuzzo, a 46-year-old former prosecutor, characterized his departure as a retirement after working for Glock for 12 years. "I'm in the process of discussing a consulting contract with Glock, and until I am finished with that, I will have no comment," he said. Officials at Glock's headquarters in Austria didn't return messages seeking comment.
Wall Street Journal Staff Reporter Vanessa O'Connell contributed to this report.
http://sg.biz.yahoo.com/030221/72/382ew.html
Steve Mace
Austrian Handgun Maker Glock's Top U.S. Official Resigns
Austrian handgun maker Glock GmbH parted ways with its top U.S. official this week, at a critical moment for the gun industry, Friday's Wall Street Journal reported.
Paul Jannuzzo, a senior executive with the gun maker's U.S. unit, confirmed he stepped down Monday as chief operating officer and general counsel at Glock Inc. He has stirred controversy within gun circles because of his support for greater use of computer systems that can match bullets and shell casings to the guns that fired them.
Mr. Jannuzzo had been one of the industry's most senior in-house lawyers and helped to shape strategy in defending against dozens of municipal and individual liability suits gun companies have faced in recent years. The industry faces a new round of litigation this spring, with cases pending in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., and California state court in San Diego.
Mr. Jannuzzo, a 46-year-old former prosecutor, characterized his departure as a retirement after working for Glock for 12 years. "I'm in the process of discussing a consulting contract with Glock, and until I am finished with that, I will have no comment," he said. Officials at Glock's headquarters in Austria didn't return messages seeking comment.
Wall Street Journal Staff Reporter Vanessa O'Connell contributed to this report.
http://sg.biz.yahoo.com/030221/72/382ew.html
Steve Mace