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Although he managed to continue after a lengthy medical timeout, he decided at the end of a one-sided second set that there was no point in further aggravating the problem.

When this weather pattern settles in, it’s not just a lack of precipitation that’s aggravating the drought: The atmosphere itself pulls water from soil, from vegetation, from everything, turning California’s landscape into a tinderbox.

“It’s not something that’s often prosecuted, and really would only be prosecuted if there are significant, other aggravating factors.”

The jury also agreed to multiple aggravating factors in the case, including causing great bodily injury to a child under 5, using a weapon and taking advantage of a position of trust.

Prosecutors have based their sentencing demands to the court on aggravating factors.