Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

TL;DR

  • A mistrial was declared in the arson case concerning the 2025 Palisades Fire.
  • The jury could not reach an agreement on a verdict.
  • Prosecutors intend to pursue the case again.
  • The fire resulted in fatalities.