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Jury Deadlocks in Federal Trial of Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire

A jury in the federal trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in California, reported being deadlocked after initially indicating they had reached a verdict. The judge has instructed the jury to resume deliberations, as a deadlock could lead to a mistrial. Rinderknecht faces multiple charges related to the fire, which resulted in significant destruction and loss of life.

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A jury in the federal trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in California, reported being deadlocked after initially indicating they had reached a verdict. The judge has instructed the jury to resume deliberations, as a deadlock could lead to a mistrial. Rinderknecht faces multiple charges related to the fire, which resulted in significant destruction and loss of life.

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Jury deadlocks in federal trial of man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

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