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Mistrial declared in Palisades fire arson case, a stunning blow to feds
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Mistrial declared in Palisades fire arson case, a stunning blow to feds

LA Times · Jun 26, 2026, 4:27 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

The decision comes after a jury remained deadlocked, leaving unresolved questions about responsibility for a fire that killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures from Pacific Palisades to Malibu and caused billions in losses.

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