Palisades Fire Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Los Angeles Court
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A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to federal arson charges related to the deadly Palisades fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. The fire started after he allegedly ignited the Lachman fire, which later escalated due to Santa Ana winds. Rinderknecht's involvement is supported by geolocation data and digital evidence, but his lawyer questions the firefighting efforts. His trial is set for December 16.
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