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CRIMEJun 12 · 10:00 UTCLA TIMES — LOCALJames Queally, Brittny Mejia

Palisades fire defendant was spiraling mentally when blaze ignited, ATF agent testifies

An ATF agent testified that Jonathan Rinderknecht was experiencing significant anxiety and anger issues when he allegedly caused a fire in 2025, which later reignited as the destructive and deadly Palisades blaze.

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