Stout Trial Set for July 20 | San Jose News

The trial for Ronnie Dean Stout, accused of igniting the devastating 2024 Park Fire that burned 430,000 acres and destroyed 700 homes, finally kicks off July 20th after nine delays. Allegedly, Stout pushed a burning car into a ravine, sparking the inferno — a crime that could land him 25-to-life under California’s three-strikes law, since he already has two prior strikes. Though he claims innocence, witnesses say he was intoxicated and involved in the act. With no jury, the judge will decide everything — and both sides agree the trial is ready to proceed, with stipulations to streamline proceedings and focus on the core legal questions. 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/f30de8b2b20c05e1