Palisades Fire Defendant Faces New Charges | California News

Federal prosecutors have refiled charges against the man accused of igniting the Palisades Fire, now facing two felony counts after a previous trial ended in a deadlock. Allegedly, he set the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Day 2025 on a trail above Pacific Palisades, which later reignited into a massive blaze. The prosecution claims he was motivated by anger toward the wealthy, filmed the fire’s response, and returned to record firefighting efforts. Apprehended in Florida nine months later, he’s set for a status hearing next week, with a new trial scheduled for October — signaling the government’s unwavering push for conviction. 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/8b44dcc57a322c99