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John Oliver Defends Attorney Fired Over Gibson's Gun Rights

3/18/2025

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John Oliver took a stand against the Justice Department's decision to fire attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer, who opposed restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights due to his troubling history of domestic violence. Oyer warned of the dangers posed by allowing abusers access to firearms, while Oliver used humor to spotlight Gibson's controversial past on "Last Week Tonight."

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John Oliver took a stand against the Justice Department's decision to fire attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer, who opposed restoring Mel Gibson's gun rights due to his troubling history of domestic violence. Oyer warned of the dangers posed by allowing abusers access to firearms, while Oliver used humor to spotlight Gibson's controversial past on "Last Week Tonight."