Once Hearst was found in September of 1975, she was put on trial and found guilty of robbery and other crimes. The outcome of the case seems to support Kant’s theory; it holds Hearst responsible for her decisions. But, Hearst served only two of her seven year sentence before President Carter commuted her sentenced. She was later pardoned of all crimes (FBI). This turn means that someone believed in her brainwashing defense, but also supports Compatibilism as the other group members were found guilty and not pardoned. Compatibilism comes out on top because Hearst had no choice, while the kidnappers did (at least the Judicial system in America). This is also why Determinism was pushed aside, no one wanted to pardon the terrorist group, as they
