Former Pardon Attorney Sues DOJ Over Unlawful Firing Linked to Mel Gibson Case
Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney for the Justice Department, has filed a lawsuit against the DOJ claiming her termination was unlawful. The suit centers around her refusal to recommend the restoration of gun rights for actor Mel Gibson, raising concerns about political pressure within the department. Oyer contends that her dismissal was in retaliation for her principled stance during the controversial case.
Politico, AP News, Reuters, theguardian.com, The Hill, wvnews.com, the-independent.com, govexec.com, Yahoo, TradingView