Crime

Hinckley release ripped as ‘illegal,’ probe of judge sought

By Paul Bedard
Published November 18, 2018 1:19pm ET
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Hinckley release ripped as ‘illegal,’ probe of judge sought
In this March 30, 1981 file photo, former President Ronald Reagan, center, is shown being shoved into the president's limousine by secret service agents after being shot outside a Washington hotel. | (Ron Edmonds/AP)

The decision last week by a federal judge to let John Hinckley walk free in a limited area has outraged some Reaganites who believe the move is illegal.

“District Judge Paul Friedman should be immediately investigated for releasing murderer and attempted murderer John Hinckley. His actions are outrageous and could be actionable. Is he aiding and abetting a murderer?” said Craig Shirley, the best-selling biographer of former President Ronald Reagan.

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