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Juror explains Palisades arson trial decision and initial confusion over verdict
By Jonathan Lloyd at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
What to KnowJonathan Rinderknecht, 30, faced three arson counts in connection with January 2025 wildfires in the coastal LA County community of Pacific Palisades.The federal arson charges are destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and timbe...
Key takeaway On Thursday, jurors initially indicated they reached a unanimous decision, but later sent a note to the judge saying they were at a standstill and unable to agree.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? What to KnowJonathan Rinderknecht, 30, faced three arson counts in connection with January 2025 wildfires in the coastal LA County community of Pacific Palisades.The federal arson charges are destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and timbe...
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