John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is celebrating his newfound freedom decades after the shooting. “After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!” Hinckley tweeted on Wednesday after being released from court oversight. Hinckley spent several years in a mental hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Judge Friedman, who presided over the case, previously said Hinckley would have been released unconditionally a long time ago “if he hadn’t tried to kill a president.” Hinckley received a conditional release to his …
