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DOJ picked Palisades arson suspect as ‘scapegoat' despite lack of evidence, defense attorney says

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Helen Jeong, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · June 26, 2026 · 1 min read

A trial in Los Angeles has ended without a verdict. The case involves a suspect accused of starting a fire. Defense lawyers are speaking out about the government's handling of the case. They claim the government lacks evidence to support its claims. Further information about the trial and the accusations is available from local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.

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Category: safety · Published: June 26, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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DOJ picked Palisades arson suspect as ‘scapegoat' despite lack of evidence, defense attorney says

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