Actor Mel Gibson is set to have his gun rights reinstated following a controversial decision by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The move comes after a former pardon attorney was reportedly fired for refusing to approve the request. Gibson lost his gun rights due to a 2011 domestic violence misdemeanor conviction.
The decision to restore his rights has drawn attention due to Gibson’s celebrity status and his reported ties to former President Donald Trump, who allegedly referred to him as a 'special ambassador.' The case raises questions about political influence in the Justice Department’s clemency process.
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Of course a rich, well-connected guy like Mel Gibson gets his gun rights back—meanwhile everyday folks with minor charges are still waiting for justice. This just screams political favoritism and shows how broken and unequal the system really is.
Glad to see someone’s rights being restored, even if it took a political shake-up to make it happen. The real issue here is that non-violent offenses, especially decade-old ones, shouldn’t strip anyone of their Second Amendment rights in the first place. The fact that it takes celebrity status or connections to get justice just shows how broken and politicized the system is.
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When did Mel Gibson lose his gun rights? Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly grants new development
Mel Gibson's gun rights have been restored by Trump's Justice Department, despite a prior domestic violence conviction.
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