A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of igniting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in 2025. The jury deliberated for over 13 hours before reporting that they were deadlocked and could not reach a verdict on three federal charges against Rinderknecht.
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Mistrial declared in arson case related to Palisades Fire
A mistrial has been declared in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faced charges related to the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict after more than 13 hours of deliberation.
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Judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused of sparking Palisades Fire
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