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Mel Gibson's Gun Rights Reinstated Amid Controversy

4/4/2025

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Mel Gibson's gun rights have been reinstated by the Justice Department, following his 2011 misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. Attorney General Pam Bondi's approval, alongside eight others, has ignited fierce debate. The decision led to the dismissal of an attorney who raised concerns about the dangers of allowing domestic abusers access to firearms.

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Mel Gibson's gun rights have been reinstated by the Justice Department, following his 2011 misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. Attorney General Pam Bondi's approval, alongside eight others, has ignited fierce debate. The decision led to the dismissal of an attorney who raised concerns about the dangers of allowing domestic abusers access to firearms.