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.
Not that I disagree, but wow. Never saw that coming.
This should keep John Hinckley from ever walking out of prison again, if you’re looking for a silver lining.
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.
Damn… I mean, I get it, but… totally unexpected.
Well call me stunned and pleased. Now watch the NRA wacko-doodles get their panties in a twist over this decision.