Prosecutors will not file murder charges against the man who attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan and severely wounded James Brady at the time, despite a coroners ruling last summer following Brady's death that he died from a gunshot wound to the head. The Hill: “The decision was made following a review of applicable law, the history of the case, and the circumstances of Mr. Brady’s death, including recently finalized autopsy findings,” the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said in a statement on Friday. Brady's family said in a statement that they respected the decision. Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Reagan in March 1981. Reagan was shot, along with Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and police officer Thomas Delahanty. A jury ultimately ruled that Hinckley was not guilty related to Brady’s shooting by reason of insanity. Hinckley has been committed to a mental hospital for over...(Read Full Post)