Coverage dated October 23, 2025

Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

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Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old accused of starting a fire that eventually turned into the Palisades Fire, has pleaded not guilty in the case.

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  1. ABC 13 Houston

    Man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old accused of starting a fire that eventually turned into the Palisades Fire, has pleaded not guilty in the case.

  2. WMUR

    Palisades Fire suspect pleads not guilty in federal court (opens WMUR)

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    A man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Palisades fire suspect pleads not guilty during first appearance in Los Angeles courtroom (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht is charged with destruction of property by means of fire; one count of arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and one count of timber set afire.

  4. Foxla

    Jonathan Rinderknecht, suspect in deadly Palisades Fire, pleads not guilty (opens Foxla)

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    A 29-year-old man accused of setting a fire on New Year's Day that prosecutors say eventually became the deadly Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday to a trio of federal charges.

  5. Fox News

    Palisades Fire suspect has courtroom outburst while pleading not guilty at arraignment (opens Fox News)

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    Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty this week to a trio of charges during a federal court appearance in Los Angeles, California.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Palisades Fire suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges in Downtown LA (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - The 29-year-old man accused of setting a New Year's Day fire that prosecutors say smoldered for a week and grew into what became the deadly Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty today to a trio of federal charges.

  7. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida man pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    A 29-year-old man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history, pleaded not guilty Thursday to...

  8. The Guardian

    Man charged over deadly Palisades fire pleads not guilty in Los Angeles court (opens The Guardian)

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    Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, accused of starting devastating fire that destroyed more than 6,800 structures

  9. People

    Man Accused of Starting Deadly Palisades Fire Pleads Not Guilty, Addresses Judge Before His Attorney Intervenes (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the California Palisades Fire, has pleaded not guilty, according to reports.

  10. NBC News

    Suspect in Palisades Fire pleads not guilty in Los Angeles (opens NBC News)

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    LOS ANGELES — The Florida man who allegedly started a small fire on New Years Day before it grew into the deadly Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday while appearing in court to face his charges in downtown Los Angeles

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