James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Former White House press secretary James Brady, left, who was left paralyzed in the Reagan assassination attempt, looks at his wife Sarah Brady, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, marc... Former White House press secretary James Brady, left, who was left paralyzed in the Reagan assassination attempt, looks at his wife Sarah Brady, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, march 30, 2011, marking the 30th anniversary of the shooting. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) MORE LESS
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A District of Columbia medical examiner has ruled the death of former White House press secretary James Brady a homicide, NBC Washington reported.

The examiner said that Brady, who served as press secretary under Ronald Reagan, died as a result of the injuries he suffered when he was shot in the head by John Hinckley Jr. in 1981. Brady went on to become a fierce advocate for gun control after the shooting.

The decision carries legal implications, potentially paving the way for Hinckley to be tried for murder in federal court.

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  1. Not that I disagree, but wow. Never saw that coming.

  2. This should keep John Hinckley from ever walking out of prison again, if you’re looking for a silver lining.

  3. Nor did I. I suspect someone (his family perhaps?) was probably pushing for that sort of ruling.

    And I have no problem with trying Hinkley for murder and keeping him behind bars.

  4. Damn… I mean, I get it, but… totally unexpected.

  5. Avatar for jsfox jsfox says:

    Well call me stunned and pleased. Now watch the NRA wacko-doodles get their panties in a twist over this decision.

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