Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is accused of starting a fire in the Pacific Palisades that resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals. On Tuesday, he appeared in court as the jury for his trial was being selected. Judge Anne Hwang presided over the proceedings, during which 46 prospective jurors were questioned.
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Jury Selection Begins for Accused Arsonist in Pacific Palisades Fire Case
Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting a fire in the Pacific Palisades that killed 12 people, faced victims in court as jury selection for his trial commenced. The selection process was overseen by Judge Anne Hwang.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'devastating inferno'
- ✕ loaded language: 'ravaged'
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Accused Palisades Fire arsonist comes face to face with victims on eve of trail
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Jury Selection Begins for Accused Arsonist in Pacific Palisades Fire Case