VAST VIEW Jury Selection Opens in Retrial Over Deadly Palisades Fire That Killed 12
A new jury will be chosen for the retrial of a man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire, the Southern California blaze that left a dozen people dead.
Jury selection began this week in the retrial of a man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, according to UPI. The fire tore through Southern California and killed 12 people, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in the region's recent history.
The case is heading back to court after an earlier trial did not resolve the matter, prompting prosecutors to pursue a retrial. Attorneys are now working to seat a jury that will hear evidence about how the fire ignited and who, if anyone, bears criminal responsibility for the destruction and loss of life.
The proceedings are expected to draw close attention from residents still rebuilding after the blaze, as the outcome could determine accountability for one of the costliest and most deadly fire disasters to hit the area.
Sources: UPI Top News
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