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Would-be Ford assassin out of prison

Manson follower 'Squeaky' Fromme pointed gun at president in 1975

Posted: August 15, 2009 at 6:43 a.m.

The Charles Manson follower convicted of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford was released Friday from a Texas prison hospital after more than three decades behind bars.

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