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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-04 13:28 PST
updated: 2026-11-04 13:28 PST
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# Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire

The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire — ended with a jury deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-11-04/palisades-fire-arson-case-jonathan-rinderknecht-second-trial), 2026-11-04 13:28 PST: Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire

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