John Hinckley, Who Shot Reagan, to Be Freed From Oversight
“If he hadn't tried to kill the president, he would have been unconditionally released a long, long, long time ago," the judge said.
Ronald Reagan waves to onlookers moments before the assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. in 1981.
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(AP) -- A federal judge said Monday that John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago, can be freed from all remaining restrictions next year if he continues to follow those rules and remains mentally stable.
U.S. District Court Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said during a 90-minute court hearing that he’ll issue his ruling on the plan this week.