The man accused of starting the devastating Palisades Fire stood in front of a judge and pleaded not guilty to reduced charges Wednesday, just weeks after a mistrial that had jurors split 10-2 in favor of acquittal.
Jonathan Rinderknecht dressed in a beige jumpsuit, sporting a beard, and with shackles around his waist, but hands uncuffed- stood beside his attorney Steve Haney as he was asked if he understood the charges against him.
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