Judge Anne Hwang
Coverage of Judge Anne Hwang in the Nexus archive.
- Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, after the jury deadlocked with 10 jurors favoring not guilty and two seeking conviction. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, citing strong evidence linking Rinderknecht to the fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
- Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, after a jury deadlocked 10-2 on all three charges. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes, with prosecutors using digital records and security footage to establish Rinderknecht's presence at the fire's origin.
- A surprise deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire trial leaves attorneys weighing next steps
A deadlocked jury in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 people, could not reach a unanimous verdict after two days of deliberation. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht started the fire, while his defense argues fireworks were the cause. The judge is considering next steps, including potential instructions to encourage further deliberation.