Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues

Liz Oyer, who served as pardon attorney, has sued the Department of Justice, alleging she was unlawfully fired after refusing to help restore Mel Gibson's gun rights. Oyer's lawsuit claims she was asked to disregard her duties and facilitate a political favor for Gibson based on his relationship with President Trump, and to make it appear that an independent review had concluded Gibson, who was convicted of a domestic violence offense, should have his gun rights restored. Todd Blanche has denied this account, stating he knew nothing about Gibson or the matter when he fired her, and has instead pointed to her decisions recommending commuting every individual on death row as the reason.