March 26th, 2011
03:00 PM ET
9 years ago
Doctors: Reagan shooter is recovering, not a danger
Washington (CNN) - After almost 30 years in a mental hospital, John W. Hinckley Jr., the college dropout who tried to kill President Ronald Reagan, is moving closer to the day his doctors may recommend he go free.
According to court records, a forensic psychologist at the hospital has testified that "Hinckley has recovered to the point that he poses no imminent risk of danger to himself or others."
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I am so happy that Hinckley is recovering. Now that he is cognitive he can serve his sentence facing the enormity of his crime.
Of course he's recovering and no longer a danger.
Almost every resident of Death Row is Saved and rehabilitated. Many of them have been Called to the ministry.
Wouldn't you?
no need to take a chance we dont need another arizona to happen ... keep him lock up...
no way this guy should go free; disgusting if they let him out.
After wasting thousands of taxpayer dollars to keep this filth alive, they're ready to let him go. He should've gone to the chair the day after he shot the President.