John Hinckley Jr. — the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981 — began a full, unconditional release on Wednesday.
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman announced in September that he was prepared to release Hinckley on June 15 if he “continued to do well,” according to the Associated Press. A hearing two weeks ago confirmed those plans.
“After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!” he posted to his Twitter account.
After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!
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— John Hinckley (@JohnHinckley20) June 15, 2022
Hinckley attacked Reagan on March 30, 1981, with a revolver in an attempt to gain the attention of actress Jodie Foster. The commander-in-chief was “wounded when one of the bullets ricocheted off of the limousine,
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