[andsoitis]

> If convicted, Rinderknecht would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

12 people died in the Palisades fire and destroyed over 6,800 structures. The damage was in the 10s of billions of dollars.

If found guilty, he deserves a very very high penalty.

[saltyoldman]

I definitely agree, the case is muddied a little, as apparently the specific fire he set was "put out" but the fire department in charge. But they fucked up somehow and it re-caught on fire a few days later. However that part could be incorrect, the reports are conflicting right now.