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Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday morning in the case accusing Jonathan Rinderknecht of starting the Palisades Fire.

Published Jun 26, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A mistrial was declared Friday morning in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht. Rinderknecht was charged with starting the Palisades Fire, one of Los Angeles' most devastating blazes.