Federal Jury Deadlocked Again in Palisades Fire Arson Trial

Federal Jury Deadlocked Again in Palisades Fire Arson Trial

A federal jury in Los Angeles was unable to reach a verdict after two days of deliberations in the arson trial of former Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the Palisades Fire, NBC News reported. The case centers on charges that Rinderknecht deliberately set the blaze that devastated the Palisades area. Jurors had previously indicated they might reach a decision, but the deliberations extended without consensus.

ABC7 Los Angeles later reported that the same jury, which had earlier announced a verdict, remained deadlocked, confirming that no decision had been reached. The court scheduled further deliberations, leaving the trial unresolved.

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June 25, 2026
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Federal Jury Remains Deadlocked in Palisades Fire Arson Trial
Federal Jury Remains Deadlocked in Palisades Fire Arson Trial

ABC7 Los Angeles • 25 Jun 22:18

A federal jury that had earlier announced a verdict is now unable to reach a decision in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire.

Credibility 78% Prop. 12% Center
Jury deadlocked in federal arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect
Jury deadlocked in federal arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect

ABC7 Los Angeles • 25 Jun 21:39

A federal jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, after previously indicating they had done so.

Credibility 72% Prop. 32% Center
Jury Delivers Verdict in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial
Jury Delivers Verdict in 2025 Palisades Fire Arson Trial

CNN • 25 Jun 21:27

A Los Angeles federal jury has reached a verdict in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades fire that killed twelve people.

Credibility 71% Prop. 32% Center
Jury Deadlocked in Federal Trial Over 2025 Palisades Fire
Jury Deadlocked in Federal Trial Over 2025 Palisades Fire

NBC News • 25 Jun 21:24

After two days of deliberations, a federal jury could not reach a verdict in the case against former Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht, who faces arson charges related to the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

Credibility 72% Prop. 27% Center