John Hinckley Jr. always wanted to be a famous singer-songwriter. Forty years after attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, he may finally have his chance. Even though Hinckley was given a life sentence for his crime, he was granted an unconditional release in 2022, free to pursue his musical career and is selling out concerts and finding the fame he always wanted, but what does his new chapter mean for the American people? For U.S. Presidents and their safety? Alicia Purdy explores John Hinckley's shot at fame.
