Former US Pardon Attorney Sues Justice Dept. Alleging Political Influence in Firing

​WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer sued the Justice Department Thursday, alleging she was unlawfully fired after refusing to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights. She is accusing the Justice Department of pressuring her to facilitate a “political favor” for a friend of President Donald Trump. Gibson lost his gun ownership rights …
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