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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) said “you never want to encourage the obscene act of starting a fire.”
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A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.
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Hackers drain $116 million from supposedly un-hackable Bitcoin wallets, and investigators still don’t know who's responsible. A professor hides a sneaky word in his midterm exam and catches 32 students using AI to cheat. A convicted felon lands behind bars after allegedly sparking the most destructive wildfire in Washington state history. And a dog reunites with her family after being lost for two years and over 600 miles away from home. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU: Instagram ( / prageru ) X ( / prageru ) Facebook ( / prageru ) TikTok ( / prageru )s #news #politics #breakingnews
Federal prosecutors heading into an October retrial say the man accused of igniting the 2025 Palisades Fire, the third most destructive wildfire in California history, was motivated by deep-seated hatred of the rich and a desire for "societal revenge." Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver and U.S.-French dual national, faces up to 45 years […] The post Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was driven by anti-capitalist rage and resentment of the wealthy appeared first on American Almanac .
Federal prosecutors heading into an October retrial say the man accused of igniting the 2025 Palisades Fire, the third most destructive wildfire in California history, was motivated by deep-seated hatred of the rich and a desire for "societal revenge." Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver and U.S.-French dual national, faces up to 45 years in prison on three federal charges: destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and timber set afire. He has pleaded not guilty. His first trial ended in a mistrial in June after jurors deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal following 14 hours of deliberation. A retrial is set to begin October 19, 2026, before U.S. District Court Judge…Open
Aaron Forrest Farinacci, who was arrested on suspicion of arson, has admitted to starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.
Newly released court documents have revealed that 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci has allegedly confessed to starting one of the three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Aaron Forrest Farinacci, who was arrested on suspicion of arson, has reportedly admitted to starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington. DETAIL: Farinacci allegedly planned the blaze weeks in advance. Court documents revealed that Farinacci researched weather conditions, sought out high-risk scenarios, and constructed a delayed ignition device to start the fire. He also confessed to starting 25 other wildfires since summer last year, including the Aubrey White Fire in 2025, which forced evacuations and burned over 1,200 acres.…Open
Michael Drapeau, a detective for Spokane County, wrote in an affidavit that the suspect "feels fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that go through fire experience a kind of rebirth."
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A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the man claimed he was with the fire department.
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Federal market regulators are being urged to set new rules to prevent gamblers from profiting and potentially encouraging disasters.
A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city’s wildfires says the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze.
A 37-year-old Spokane man is facing formal arson charges after allegedly confessing to starting dozens of wildfires over a year-long period, culminating in a massive 3,200-acre blaze that has destroyed hundreds of structures so far.