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There was no immediate word on whether the shooter, John W. Hinckley, who has been treated at St. Elizabeth’s psychiatric hospital, could face new criminal charges. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity after he shot Reagan and three others on March 30, 1981.
originally posted by: Caver78
They tried and found Hinkley guilty years ago, isn't this double jeopardy?
and yeah...totally bizarre!
originally posted by: Halfswede
a reply to: lovebeck
I have to disagree (with the ME). This medical examiner is setting a very slippery precedent. It has been 30+ years since he was shot, and although tragic, not homicide just because he died 30 years later. It is not as if he stayed in a vegetative state in a hospital for 30 years and then died, which could be construed as a homicide. This kind of precedent could be used badly.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Probably has to do with insurance claims or estate.
At least that'd be my guess. By ruling it a homicide additional compensation would go to his benefactors?
originally posted by: BABYBULL24
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
Probably has to do with insurance claims or estate.
At least that'd be my guess. By ruling it a homicide additional compensation would go to his benefactors?
As far as i know you don't get extra benefits for Murder - Accidental Death & Dismemberment - yes but not Murder. I used to pay death claims unless it's something new but selling murder insurance - i dunno seems like a hard sell to me.