Judge Finds Stout Guilty in Park Fire Arson | Spokane News

A judge has convicted Ronnie Stout of felony arson in the Park Fire — California’s fourth-largest wildfire — which destroyed 400+ homes and displaced thousands. Prosecutors say he deliberately set a car ablaze near a beach and pushed it down an embankment, igniting the blaze. The defense argued the case relied too much on speculation, but the judge found Stout’s actions showed clear intent. Now 44, Stout faces 25 years to life under California’s Three Strikes law, with sentencing set for October 9. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/151725efd0257651