A san jose man has clear name this morning after spending 13 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was freed with some help from the Northern California Innocence Project. Abc7 News Reporter Katie Marzullo explains. Reporter these are photos of glen payne leaving the hall of justice on friday. He is surrounded by the attorneys and volunteers of the Northern California Innocence Project. This is the first case that in the California State Court has been reversed on the basis of microscopic hair comparison. Reporter payne was convicted of kidnapping and molesting a 2yearold neighbor girl in 1991. His conviction in large part due to expert testimony about two strands of hair. He made a Statistical Analysis as to how important that hair was. Then that number was used to argue that its so unlikely that that could happen that he must have been the perpetrator. Reporter the Innocence Project argued it was bad science. A judge dismissed all charges. It was really an honor to work o
Announcement. Proudly donning a Philadelphia Eagles shirt pennsylvanias longest serving member of congress uttered these word. I made a decision that it would be best for me not to run for reelection. Reporter after serving for 20 years congressman bob brady of the First District of philadelphia will not seek re election, he reflects on the heartfelt moments that led up to this decision. I look back at all the other days and nights when the job came first, choose Public Service over my family and friends. Today im just choosing family over service. Reporter powerful chair of the Democratic Party in philadelphia, made the announcement amid an fbi corruption investigation involving bradys campaign. Prosecutors have accused his campaign of illegally paying a 2012 primary challenger 90,000 to drop out of the race. Brady unequivocally denies any involvement revealing this latest news. My lawyers advised me based on their review of the status of the stays statute of limitations i will not be
Baby boomers. He thought he could tough it out. Why a robust immune system could actually work against you and should you be on tamiflu if someone in your house is infected . And going for glory. The highflying athletes getting airborne at the x games. Their extreme moves pushing the limit. Backside rodeo. Going for gold here and at the olympics. The names to watch competing for superstar of the slopes. All right, good morning, lets get right to our top story looking live at the white house where the president is waking up this morning after a quick overseas trip to switzerland. He arrived home overnight greeted by reporters shouting questions about the news that the president allegedly ordered the firing of special Counsel Robert Mueller only to relent when the Top White House lawyer reportedly threatened to resign. This morning democrats in congress are pushing for new legislation to protect the special counsel, but will republicans join them . And does this news about trump and muel
Fans would be behind me right now for live shot but that is live tv. Bit of the bull right now it was bus think morning there were actually five flights going to minneapolis, later this afternoon so were expecting to it pick up here with eagles fans, and so far we saw one patriots fan didnt want to talk or do an interview but many of those, details excitemented, we have a chance to, speak to a woman who is celebrating her seventh fifth birthday with family and friend and said she cannot believe, shes going to the game. So far things are calm here at the airport. Again most flights going directly to minneapolis, some people going through wisconsin , ohare, chicago to get up there but one eagles fan we caught up with earlier said hes excited but he is a little bit nervous about the game. I have good vibes, very good vibes, i think the town is ready to embrace this super bowl champion ship. Im getting nervous right now. Aim accepting that but i think come sunday everybody will be ready to
Grow about a federal immigration crack down. And are you ready for some baseball . Oakland as holding fan fest. What fans can expect. All that and more coming up and a great day to head to the park, lets head over over to Rosemary Orozco with how the rain is shaping up. No rain, it is going to be pretty out there. Our temperatures are coming up. Warmer today than yesterday and tomorrow warmer than today. Outside our doors a beautiful view already where we have sunshining, mid and high level cloud fair. A beautiful sunrise, temperatures a bit on the cool side. Your weekend is going to be dry and going to be warmer. Not everybody, but some of our warmer location it is looks like especially towards the south bay, mid to upper 60s in the forecast by tomorrow. We had a huge issue with a visibility yesterday. The fog formed and we were having trouble with it getting on to the highways for your last business day of the week on friday. Take a look at what is going on this morning, we are looki