Court CaseFriday, June 26, 2026The Guardian
Judge declares mistrial in arson case against man accused of sparking Palisades fire
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the arson case of a man accused of igniting the Palisades fire after jurors reported being deadlocked after more than 13 hours of deliberation. This development raises concerns over the prosecution of environmental crimes and the implications for wildfire management policies.
