DisasterUnited States·2 Nov 2026
Federal retrial begins for accused Palisades wildfire arsonist
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Jury selection began Monday in the federal retrial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting a 2025 wildfire that destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and resulted in 12 deaths. Prosecutors alleged that Rinderknecht, a former Uber driver, intentionally set the fire as an act of rage, while defense attorneys argued he was…
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