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flag Richard Brown, convicted in 1988 Kansas City arson that killed six firefighters, was released after nearly 30 years due to age, rehabilitation, and doubts over his guilt.

flag Richard Brown, who was convicted in 1997 for his role in the 1988 Kansas City arson that killed six firefighters, has been released from federal prison after nearly 30 years. flag A U.S. District Court in Missouri vacated his life sentence and resentenced him to time served, citing his age, rehabilitation, and a clean disciplinary record. flag The decision, based on compassionate grounds, comes amid longstanding doubts about his guilt, including a 2011 DOJ report suggesting other individuals may have been involved. flag Brown, who will serve five years of supervised release, is expected to be released as soon as Monday. flag The government plans to appeal the ruling.

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