Prosecutors say last year's Palisades Fire was one of the worst disasters in Los Angeles history, killing 12 people. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the case.

A New Year’s Day fire led to the destructive Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht is charged with three federal crimes.

Prosecutors allege the suspect's motive was anger at society because he had no friends and received no invitations to New Year's celebrations.

The man who federal prosecutors say was “pissed off at the world” before allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire goes on trial this week in Los Angeles, roughly a year and a half after the deadly and historically destructive blaze claimed the lives of a dozen people and scorched thousands of homes and businesses.

Nearly 18 months after the Palisades Fire left a trail of destruction across one of Los Angeles’ most affluent neighborhoods, Pacific Palisades is preparing to host its first major car show since

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, has pleaded not guilty to starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. Prosecutors say Rinderknecht started a fire on Jan. 1, 2025, and it burned undetected deep in root systems before flaring back up on Jan. 7.

Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

The jury in the case of the alleged Palisades firestarter listened to the troubling 9-1-1 calls that the accused man made after allegedly starting the blaze on New Year’s Eve. The suspect, Jonathan Rinderknecht,