A federal judge has 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 but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on three federal charges against him.
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Mistrial declared in arson case related to Palisades fire
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faced charges related to the 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles. After more than 13 hours of deliberation, the jury reported that they were deadlocked and could not agree on a verdict.
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Judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused of sparking Palisades fire
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