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Part 7: John Hinckley Jr on Getting Released from Mental Hospital 35 Years After Shooting Reagan
Part 1: John Hinckley Jr on Plan to Get Jodie Foster to Fall in Love with Him by Shooting President
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In this VladTV interview, John Hinckley Jr. reflects on life in Virginia, his memoir *John Hinckley Jr.: Who I Really Am*, and the lasting fallout from the 1981 shooting of President Ronald Reagan. Hinckley discusses seeing the July 13, 2024 Donald Trump assassination attempt and the reported killing of political figure Charlie Kirk, saying he was sorry to see both tragedies unfold while distancing his case from recent violent acts.
The conversation also touches on Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing in New York City, mental illness, isolation, and how Hinckley’s “not guilty by reason of insanity” verdict changed the insanity defense in America. He speaks about his father’s American Mental Health Fund, his remorse toward the victims and Jodie Foster, and why he believes staying connected to family, friends, and faith can be crucial for people facing serious delusions.
