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Jury to return Friday for further instruction after reaching a standstill in Palisades Fire arson trial
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway After 14 hours of discussion, the jurors notified the court that they cannot agree on a verdict.
A trial is underway in Los Angeles for a man accused of starting the Palisades Fire. The jury has been deliberating and recently indicated they are having trouble reaching a decision. After 14 hours of discussion, the jurors notified the court that they cannot agree on a verdict.
The jury will return on Friday to receive further instruction. Further details about the trial and the Palisades Fire are available from CNN, which is covering the story from Los Angeles. Local readers can refer to the source for more information about the case and its developments.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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