The Justice Department announces the restoration of Mel Gibson’s right to own firearms after a 2011 domestic violence conviction. This decision comes from Attorney General Pam Bondi and affects Gibson along with nine other individuals, despite debate within the Justice Department about the implications of the actor regaining such rights.
Gibson, who was convicted of a misdemeanor for battering former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, could again possess firearms under state laws, although Nevada where he resides has restrictions for felons. The controversy surrounding his gun rights restoration included a significant upheaval within the department, leading to the dismissal of a key attorney who opposed the move, citing concerns about safety and domestic violence issues.
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