Jonathan Rinderknecht: Man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in federal court Thursday
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The man accused of starting one of California’s deadliest wildfires will again appear in federal court Thursday morning in Orlando.
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A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out on New Year's Day in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.
The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, worked as an Uber driver. During the firestorm, federal officials said he relocated to Florida, where he was taken into custody.
29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, prosecutors said.
29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, prosecutors said.
California authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Jonathan Rinderknecht faces federal arson charges for allegedly starting the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of acres in California.
