Mel Gibson, DOJ and federal gun law

Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights Were Taken Away After a Misdemeanor. Here’s Why.
Mr. Gibson lost his right to own guns after his conviction in 2011. Federal law prohibits all those with felony convictions, and those with certain domestic violence misdemeanors, from possessing guns.
DOJ official fired for refusing to give Mel Gibson gun rights back reacts to Trump's speech
Fired DOJ Official Elizabeth Oyer joins Nicolle Wallace to react to President Donald Trump's speech at the Department of Justice and tells the story of her firing after she refused to return gun rights' to actor Mel Gibson who pleaded "no contest" to misdemeanor battery of his former girlfriend.
DOJ attorney says she was fired after refusing to help restore Mel Gibson's gun rights
A former pardon attorney for the Department of Justice says she was fired after refusing to support restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights, which he lost due to a 2011 domestic violence conviction.
Justice Dept. Official Says She Was Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights
Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said that she was not told why she was dismissed, but that as events unfolded she feared they might lead to her firing.
DOJ attorney fired over refusing Mel Gibson's gun rights request, she says: Reports
Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former U.S. pardon attorney, reportedly says she was fired after she opposed restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights.
Trump’s Lawyers Fired Me After I Refused to Let Mel Gibson Have Guns
After the president’s personal lawyers took over the Justice Department, they fired Liz Oyer. She writes about how Trump’s DOJ is silencing dissent
Justice Department Attorney Says She Was Fired After Balking at Effort to Restore Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights
Justice Department lawyer Elizabeth Oyer tells the New York Times she was fired for failing to recommend that Mel Gibson have his gun rights restored.
DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights
A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.
DOJ pardon attorney says she was fired after refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights
Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer says she was fired after she refused to restore Mel Gibson’s gun rights. Oyer says the request came from an official working at the Department of Justice but declined to identify the person who made the request.
'Unchecked bullying:' DOJ lawyer fired over Mel Gibson flap warns of 'dangerous' admin act
A former Department of Justice lawyer shamed deputy attorney general Todd Blanche for attempting to "bully" after pushing her out for refusing to restore actor Mel Gibson's gun rights. The Donald Trump-supporting movie star lost his gun rights after a 2011 domestic violence misdemeanor conviction,
John Oliver Takes Jab At Mel Gibson Following Justice Dept. Attorney Firing: "Best Known For His Work In Screaming"
Following the news that a high-ranking Justice Department attorney, Liz Oyer, was seemingly fired for opposing the ...
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‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Says Mel Gibson Is “Best Known for His Work in Screaming”
But the notice was delivered hours after I declined to recommend reinstating the gun rights of a famous friend of the ...
Former DOJ Attorney: I Was Fired After Refusing To Restore Mel Gibson's Gun Rights
Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer says she was fired after she refused to restore Mel Gibson's gun rights. Oyer says the ...