Its 20 years the brady bill has stopped more than 2 million gun purchases to people deemed dangerous. Saying were heartbroken over the passing of a true american hero. In fact there are few in American History responsible for saving as many lives as jim. His work heralded by Gun Control Groups who petition weekly outside the white house. James brady leaves a son, daughter and his wife sarah, a tireless advocate and partner in his cause and life. Former first Lady Nancy Reagan issued this statement this afternoon saying thinking of him brings back so many memories, happy and sad. A time in all of our lives where we learned what it means to play the hand we were dealt. Ronnie and i enjoyed his company, trusted his judgment and relied on him. So did the press corps. Thank you, scott. The man who shot brady and president Ronald Reagan John Hinckley ,jr. Was ruled not guilty by reason of insanity. Hes at st. Elizabeth hospital in southeast washington and hes allowed to visit his mothers hom
Its inexcusable and theres no place for it on the Police Department. Reporter before throwing in the towel Thomas Lawyer claimed selfdefense saying the officer thought the handcuffed boy was about to spit on him, which the suspect had done in previous encounters. Prosecutors pointed out there was no need for thomas to enter the cell to start with. States attorney Angela Alsobrooks said there is no protecting bad cops in Prince Georges County. This is definitely not ferguson. It is likewise not what were seeing in Baltimore City and one of the critical differences between this case and the cases weve seen across the country is that this conduct was discovered and brought to us by our Police Department which is why the chief of police is standing with me today. Its because of the trust in the community that weve been able to drive down crime the way we have and anyone who violates that trust, i will take appropriate action immediately. Reporter alsobrooks says her prosecutors will ask fo