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WACO, Texas (AP) — During his 26 years in prison, Richard Bryan Kussmaul heard scraps of news from the world he left behind: the death of his brother from cancer, followed by the deaths of his parents and the incarceration of his son. Meanwhile, he sewed prison clothes and found a faith that would sustain him through the battle of his life: proving he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and double murder. When he was released on bond this spring after winning a new trial based on DNA evidence, he walked into an unfamiliar world of smartphones and new fast-food joints, owning nothing more than a shirt and a pair of pants. Now he has found a job, moved in with his disabled sister in Moody and rekindled his relationship with his son’s mother. But his battle continues as he tries to remove the last lingering doubts about his innocence, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. The McLennan County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the capital murder charge against … [Read more...] about Capital murder defendant wants declaration of innocence

SACRAMENTO (NWS) – A strong winter storm will bring periods of heavy rain, mountain snow, scattered thunderstorms, strong winds, and hazardous travel this weekend. Heavy downpours will be the biggest issue across the Valley and foothills tonight, leading to ponding on roads and minor street flooding. If any such stronger radar echoes impact a burn scar, a potential for debris flows would be possible. Conditions should begin to improve beyond Sunday morning as the upper trough departs. Winds will be on the decrease along with a gradual A high-impact winter storm continues to affect the Sierra Nevada chain with a Winter Storm Warning remaining in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will remain likely above 6,500 feet while snow levels are expected to drop down to around 5,500 to 6,000 feet late tonight into Sunday morning. Travel will remain hazardous and is not recommended with the potential for whiteout conditions at times as well as major travel delays. Storm … [Read more...] about Storm Bringing Heavy Downpours, Mountain Snow And Scattered Thunderstorms Over Weekend