Jurors deadlocked in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect
A jury is currently deadlocked in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire. The judge has ordered deliberations to continue after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
Why it matters
The case involves a major environmental disaster that destroyed an upscale community, raising questions about legal accountability for arson-related wildfires.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- After previously stating they had reached a verdict, a jury is now deadlocked in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of setting what eventually became the Palisades Fire.
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