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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jaimie Ding And Christopher Weber, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involves the 2025 Palisades Fire, and a federal judge made the declaration after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict.
A mistrial has been declared in an arson case related to a deadly fire in Los Angeles. The case involves the 2025 Palisades Fire, and a federal judge made the declaration after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict. The jury had reached a standstill in their deliberations, prompting the judge's decision.
Prosecutors have indicated that they plan to retry the case. Further details about the case and the mistrial are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio. Readers can refer to their reporting for more information on the developments in this case.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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