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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire suspect's federal trial

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A federal judge declared a mistrial on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old former Uber driver accused of sparking the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. The ruling came after a federal jury deadlocked heavily, with 10 jurors voting for acquittal and 2 voting for conviction across three federal arson and property destruction charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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