"A federal judge on Tuesday, Nov. 18, denied a request that the man accused of starting the Palisades fire be released on bond citing concerns about his mental health, relationship with family members and apparent purchase of a firearm. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, will remain in custody until his trial begins, tentatively scheduled for April. U.S. Judge Rozella A. Oliver's ruling came after Rinderknecht's father, Joel Rinderknecht, testified that despite prior issues, his family members were fully supporting the defendant"
"Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, called the case nothing but a misrepresentation and for my client to be detained for five months because of a wafer-thin indictment is unjust. His name, his reputation is being sullied beyond belief, he said. He argued for Rinderknecht to stay with his parents who would move from France to Florida, where the defendant's sister lives and said they have the financial means to make sure he would make all future court appearances."
A federal judge denied a bond request for Jonathan Rinderknecht, citing concerns about his mental health, strained family relationships and an apparent firearm purchase. Rinderknecht will remain in custody until a trial tentatively scheduled for April. Defense counsel described the indictment as a misrepresentation and proposed that Rinderknecht live with parents who would relocate from France to Florida, noting family financial support. The prosecutor said a prior plan to house him with family failed, noting offers of moving expenses and about $15,000 that Rinderknecht rejected in favor of $25,000. Authorities allege he had a loaded magazine and hid a handgun in a stuffed animal.
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