Judge declares mistrial in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect

A judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of a man accused of starting the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. This legal decision occurred after the jury became deadlocked during their deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles reported that the proceedings ended without a verdict because the jurors could not agree on the outcome. The suspect remains linked to the fire that caused significant destruction and loss of life in the Palisades region during 2025.