Trial starts for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles | TheBriefWire
Trial starts for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
Published 9 June 2026 · india
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Cristy Fajardo from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as jury selection began for the trial of a
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Cristy Fajardo from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as jury selection began for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 45 years in federal prison.
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Published: June 9, 2026 • 7:15 AM IST · Updated: June 9, 2026 • 8:16 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Cristy Fajardo from our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles as jury selection began for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 45 years in federal prison.
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