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Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of starting the California Palisades Fire in January

Rinderknecht faces one count of destruction of property by means of fire, one count of arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and one count of timber set afire

He pleaded not guilty to the charges on Thursday, Oct. 23

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man accused of starting the California Palisades Fire , has pleaded not guilty to arson and other charges, according to multiple reports.

The Pacific Palisades resident pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday, Oct. 23, according to Reuters , ABC 7 and FOX 11 .

Rinderknecht appeared in court wearing white jail garb and a chain around his waist, but he was not handcuffed, per FOX 11. He repor

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