Tonight on "Jesse Weber Live": The judge abruptly ended Wednesday's court session in the Lindsay Clancy case after a key defense witness testified about the mental state of the woman accused of killing her three children. What can we expect next? Plus, Palisades Fire defendant Jonathan Rinderknecht is now facing a reduced set of federal arson charges. We have an exclusive interview with his defense attorney to discuss what appears to be the prosecution's new strategy. And there are major new developments in the death of Hayden Panettiere. Police are reportedly investigating possible criminal conduct, and the DEA is now reportedly involved. Plus, a new police report reveals who the actress was with when she died and what was found at the…
Attorney Steve Haney joins “Jesse Weber Live” exclusively to talk about the retrial of his client Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting a fire that became the Palisades Fire. After a hung jury, federal prosecutors have reduced the number of arson-related charges from three to two. “He’s very confident. I met with him last night in the jail, and we have a strategy going forward … We’re going to make some improvements, and Jonathan’s pretty encouraged,” Haney said. #crime #palisadesfire #jonathanrinderknecht "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
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…Open
Tonight on "Jesse Weber Live": A shocking courtroom development: A mistrial was declared in the Palisades Fire trial after jurors told the judge they were hopelessly deadlocked. Jesse Weber talks exclusively with criminal defense attorney Steve Haney, who represents defendant Jonathan Rinderknecht. Plus, a new report says yet another note was sent to TMZ about the alleged kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. This time, the author claims to have a video of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother with one of the men who allegedly took her. Weber talks with an expert panel of investigators. We'll also take a look at the hundreds of UFO sightings reported over U.S. military bases each year. Are they Russian or Chinese drones slipping through…
Steve Haney, Jonathan Rinderknecht's criminal defense attorney, joins NewsNation for an exclusive interview after a mistrial was declared when a California jury was unable to reach a verdict on whether Rinderknecht was guilty of starting the Palisades Fire. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who has been accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in California.
A deadlocked jury has led to a mistrial in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who has been accused of starting the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire in California. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who has been accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in California. DETAIL: On Friday, jurors declared that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht. He faced charges of arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame, with up to 45 years in prison. Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to the charges. The jury was split between ten members favoring acquittal and two members favoring conviction.…Open
Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.
