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Would-Be Ford Assassin Goes Free

Moore, 77, makes parole after serving 30+ years of life sentence

By Laurel Jorgensen,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2007 3:37 PM CST

(Newser) – One of the two women who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975 was released today from a federal prison outside San Francisco, CNN reports. Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison after firing one shot at Ford outside the St. Francis Hotel on September 22, 1975. It was the second attempt on Ford’s life in 17 days.

Moore, who pleaded guilty to attempted assassination, had tries for 20 years to earn her release. In recent interviews, the 77-year-old expressed regret for her actions. Officials said Moore recently had a parole hearing, but it was unclear what prompted her release and where she went afterward. Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, who also attempted to kill Ford, is serving a life sentence in Texas, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Sara Jane Moore is pictured on her way to federal court in San Francisco in this 1975 file photo. Moore, who took a shot at President Ford in a 1975 assassination attempt, was released from prison Monday.  (AP Photo/Jim Palmer, FILE)
Sara Jane Moore is pictured on her way to federal court in San Francisco in this 1975 file photo. Moore, who took a shot at President Ford in a 1975 assassination attempt, was released from prison Monday....   (Associated Press)
Former President Gerald R. Ford lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, in this Dec. 31, 2006, file photo, as mourners pay their respects.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster/FILE)
Former President Gerald R. Ford lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, in this Dec. 31, 2006, file photo, as mourners pay their respects. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster/FILE)   (Associated Press)
President Ford Celebrates His 90th Birthday
President Ford Celebrates His 90th Birthday   (Getty Images)
USA. California. San Diego. 1996. Republican Convention. Former President Gerald Ford. (PAR115186)
USA. California. San Diego. 1996. Republican Convention. Former President Gerald Ford. (PAR115186)   (Magnum Photos)
Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate then-President Gerald Ford (shown), was paroled today at the age of 77.
Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate then-President Gerald Ford (shown), was paroled today at the age of 77.   (Getty Images)
This image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows the new former President Gerald Ford postage stamp, the first release of which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, during ceremonies at the McCallum Theater in Palm Desert, Calif., and at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand...
This image provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows the new former President Gerald Ford postage stamp, the first release of which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, during ceremonies at the McCallum...   (Associated Press)
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