Elizabeth G. Oyer says she was fired from the Justice Department after failing to grant a favor to the Trump-supporting celebrity, who was named a "special ambassador" to Hollywood

Elizabeth Oyer told the New York Times that Gibson's case came up as part of a wider effort to restore gun rights to people who had been convicted of crimes. Felons are barred from purchasing or owning handguns under federal law.

Elizabeth G. Oyer said she was urged to advocate for Gibson because of his "personal relationship with President Trump."