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Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocked

A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.

Published June 26, 2026, 6:37 PM
Updated June 26, 2026, 7:02 PM4.9K
Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson trial after jury deadlocked

A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.

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