John Oliver Criticizes Mel Gibson and DOJ Over Attorney's Firing

The comedian addressed claims that a Justice Department lawyer was fired after opposing the restoration of Mel Gibson's gun rights due to his domestic violence history.

• John Oliver discussed the firing of DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer on 'Last Week Tonight,' linking it to her refusal to recommend reinstating Mel Gibson's gun rights.
• Oyer stated she was dismissed hours after declining to support Gibson, citing his 2011 domestic violence conviction and history of violence against women.
• Oyer alleged that senior officials pressured her to include Gibson due to his personal relationship with President Trump, which she found an insufficient basis for her recommendation.
• Oliver criticized Gibson’s controversial history and highlighted the scandals surrounding both Gibson and his father, Hutton Gibson, a conspiracy theorist and Holocaust denier.
• The incident raises broader concerns about political influence in DOJ decisions and the implications of restoring gun rights to individuals with violent histories.

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