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Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht queried ChatGPT about cigarette fire liability moments after the fire was set on New Year's Eve.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht set the Lachman fire out of anger; the defense says he tried to stop it.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Northbound 405 closed at Howard Hughes Parkway after pursuit ended in officer-involved shooting, snarling Westside traffic.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Federal judge rules Jonathan Rinderknecht cannot blame LA City Fire Department's handling of the earlier Lachman Fire at his upcoming arson trial.

Friday, May 22, 2026

Jonathan Rinderknecht's attorneys want to introduce evidence from a failed Navy arson case investigated by the same federal agent.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026