Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires

Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.

By Maia Spoto and Vik Jolly

Judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused of sparking Palisades Fire

Jurors in California deliberated for over 13 hours, before announcing that they were deadlocked A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deady 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Jurors deliberated for over 13 hours, before announcing on Thursday that they were deadlocked. Continue reading...

By Uwa Ede-Osifo in Los Angeles

Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires

New trial set to take place in October after jury fails to reach decision in closely-watched case on Palisades Fire.

Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

A federal jury deadlocked in the trial against Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of deliberately igniting the Palisades Fire. He was allegedly inspired by Luigi Mangione.

Mistrial declared in case against Palisades Fire suspect after jury deadlocked in Los Angeles

Attorneys were weighing their options Thursday after a jury said it could not decide whether to convict the suspect

By Jaimie Ding

Palisades fire: Case takes surprising turn as jurors fail to reach common ground in arson trial

A judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades Fire arson case after jurors failed to agree on any verdict.

Mistrial Declared in Palisades Fire Arson Case

A jury couldn't reach a decision in the federal arson trial against Jonathan Rinderknecht -- the man accused of starting the Palisades fire in L.A. last year -- and the judge declared a mistrial. It was 10-2 vote in favor of a not guilty verdict,…

By TMZ Staff