Tipsheet President Ford's Would-Be Assassin Says Her Attempt Is 'Understandably Wrong' Greg Hengler | May 28, 2009 1:57 PM Sara Jane Moore tried to kill the President of the United States, got a life sentence, tried to escape, and now she is free. One question: Why and the heck did they let her go? Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy