Mel Gibson can own firearms again after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi approves the restoration of his gun rights, more than ten years after he lost them due to a 2011 domestic violence conviction. The decision follows a request from Gibson’s legal team and includes the restoration of gun rights for nine other individuals as well, with details expected to be released soon in the Federal Register.
This development arises amidst internal controversies within the Justice Department, particularly concerning the ethics of restoring gun rights to a convicted domestic abuser. DOJ attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer was reportedly dismissed after expressing concerns about the potential dangers of reinstating Gibson’s gun rights, emphasizing the serious implications for public safety associated with such decisions.
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