Name: Palisades Fire Arson Case Ends in Mistrial: What Happens Next?
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Description: A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire.

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A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire. California prosecutor Wendy Patrick joined Tiffany Meier to discuss why the jury failed to reach a verdict, what both sides may change ahead of the scheduled retrial, and what the outcome means for victims seeking accountability.

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