John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan, to be freed from restrictions

Hinckley, who was 25 when he shot and wounded the president in 1981, can be released from all court supervision if he follows rules

A federal judge has said John Hinckley Jr, who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan 40 years ago, can be freed from all remaining restrictions next year if he continues to follow those rules and remains mentally stable.

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