John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Reagan, is granted full release
Hinckley, who was confined to a mental hospital for decades, has been inching his way toward freedom for years. On Wednesday, an order lifting some remaining restrictions went into effect.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 in a failed assassination attempt, was fully released from court restrictions on Wednesday.
"After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!" Hinckley tweeted.
Hinckley, who is now 67, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after shooting and wounding Reagan,
