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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the mistrial are available from local news sources, including FOX 7 Austin.
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in a notable case. The trial involved Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was charged with setting a fire. This fire eventually became known as the Palisades Fire, according to officials.
The mistrial was a result of the jury being unable to reach a decision, leading to a deadlock. Further details about the case and the mistrial are available from local news sources, including FOX 7 Austin.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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