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first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:20 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:20 PST
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# Palisades arson fire retrial adds new defense witness

The retrial in the Palisades arson fire case has a new witness called by the defense.

Section: [Public Safety](/los-angeles/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/palisades-arson-fire-jonathan-rinderknehct-witness-fireworks/3968547/), 2026-11-09 17:20 PST: Palisades arson fire re-trial takes surprise turn with new defense witness

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