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Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Eric Tucker, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The attorney's lawsuit follows her firing, which she says occurred after she declined to add the individual to a list for reinstatement of gun rights. A lawsuit has been filed by a former pardon attorney.
A lawsuit has been filed by a former pardon attorney. She claims her termination was a result of refusing a request related to an individual's gun rights. This individual had a prior domestic violence conviction. The attorney had objected to the request due to public safety concerns.
The lawsuit alleges that the termination was punishment for not granting a favor. Further details about the case are available.
The attorney's lawsuit follows her firing, which she says occurred after she declined to add the individual to a list for reinstatement of gun rights.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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