"Federal officials have said Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, started a small fire on New Year's Day that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later and roaring through coastal Pacific Palisades and Malibu, home to many of Los Angeles' rich and famous. The fire, which left 12 dead in the hillside neighborhoods, was one of two blazes that broke out on Jan. 7, killing more than 30 people in all and destroying over 17,000 homes and buildings while burning for days in Los Angeles County."
"U.S. Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver denied his bond, saying he must be kept in custody due to his mental health and distress he caused his sister and her family. Rinderknecht's father testified in support of his release, denying that his son had mental health issues. Rinderknecht was arrested Oct. 7 in Florida, where he staying at his sister's house in Orlando."
Federal officials say Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, started a small New Year's Day fire that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later and roaring through Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The blaze left 12 dead in hillside neighborhoods and was one of two Jan. 7 fires that together killed more than 30 people and destroyed over 17,000 homes in Los Angeles County. U.S. Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver denied bond, citing concerns about his mental health and distress caused to family members. Rinderknecht faces federal arson and malicious destruction charges and up to 20 years in prison. Trial is set for April 21, 2026.
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