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Major's Extended Interview with John Hinckley Jr.
Published 4 years ago
Description
Major shares his extended CBS Mornings conversation with John Hinckley, Jr., who was recently released from court oversight after spending decades in a mental health facility for attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. This was Hinckley's first television interview and a CBS News exclusive.
Hinckley expresses remorse for his crimes and adds that he's now a gun control advocate. Plus: how songwriting has helped improve Hinckley's mental health.
This conversation was recorded on June 20, 2022.