Emotional Uber Ride Tied to Deadly Palisades Fire as Trial Opens
TL;DR
Federal prosecutors allege Jonathan Rinderknecht started the Lachman Fire during a New Year’s Eve Uber drive after a breakup, which reignited a week later into the Palisades Fire, one of Los Angeles’ worst wildfires; the defense says he tried to stop it after seeing it and called 911, and the trial has begun on multiple arson-related charges.
- Palisades Fire trial begins with L.A. prosecutors blaming man distraught over his New Year’s plans NBC News
- Arson trial begins for man accused of sparking deadly Palisades fire Los Angeles Times
- Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht heads to trial CNN
- Man Accused of Igniting Massive Los Angeles Fire Goes on Trial Bloomberg
- Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire The New York Times
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