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The federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the January 2025 Palisades Fire, opened Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles with opposing accounts from prosecutors and defense attorneys.

Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht started a brush fire on Jan. 1, 2025, which smoldered underground before reigniting Jan. 7 as the Palisades Fire, killing 12 people and destroying thousands of structures across Pacific Palisades and Malibu.

Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht started a brush fire on Jan. 1, 2025, which smoldered underground before reigniting Jan. 7 as the Palisades Fire, killing 12 people and destroying thousands of structures across Pacific Palisades and Malibu.

Investigators placed Rinderknecht near the fire's origin using security camera footage and cellphone data from 16 emergency calls he made that evening. A green Bic barbecue lighter was later seized from his rental car.

Investigators placed Rinderknecht near the fire's origin using security camera footage and cellphone data from 16 emergency calls he made that evening. A green Bic barbecue lighter was later seized from his rental car.

Prosecutors presented digital evidence including ChatGPT prompts in which Rinderknecht described a burning forest with people fleeing, and testimony that his search history included references to wealth disparity and Luigi Mangione.

Prosecutors presented digital evidence including ChatGPT prompts in which Rinderknecht described a burning forest with people fleeing, and testimony that his search history included references to wealth disparity and Luigi Mangione.

Defense attorney Steve Haney argued the Jan. 1 blaze was ignited by fireworks, citing witnesses and first responders who reported hearing fireworks nearby. He said Rinderknecht had climbed the hill only to watch a New Year's fireworks display.

Defense attorney Steve Haney argued the Jan. 1 blaze was ignited by fireworks, citing witnesses and first responders who reported hearing fireworks nearby. He said Rinderknecht had climbed the hill only to watch a New Year's fireworks display.

Judge Anne Hwang ruled that the defense cannot present evidence or arguments about alleged negligence by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted on all three felony counts.

Judge Anne Hwang ruled that the defense cannot present evidence or arguments about alleged negligence by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted on all three felony counts.

Palisades Fire Arson Trial Opens in Los Angeles

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