Former attorney fired for opposing Mel Gibson's gun rights

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights. She stated that her dismissal followed her refusal to recommend Gibson's case, which she viewed as a threat to public safety. Oyer described the situation as a troubling shift from established practices within the Justice Department. Gibson lost his gun rights due to a 2011 domestic violence conviction. Her account has been supported by two anonymous sources familiar with the discussions. They expressed concerns about the implications of restoring gun rights to individuals with domestic violence convictions.