Jury Hears Final Arguments in Arson Trial of Palisades Fire Suspect

Driven by revenge, anger and loneliness, accused Palisades Fire arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht ignited a small brush fire around midnight on New Year’s Eve 2025 at a remote, deserted area adjacent to the Pacific Palisades’ Summit neighborhood that ultimately exploded into the deadly conflagration that wiped out much of the upscale community. Firefighters initially thought they […]