On October 23, local time, reporters from the headquarters learned that Jonathan Lindknecht, a suspect in the Palisades wildfire case in California, appeared in the federal court that day.Refusing to confess guilt.¡£

Lindknecht, 29, is accused of three federal charges related to fires, including firing, destroying property with flames and illegally burning wood. Prosecutors accuse him of intentionally firing and triggering the "Palisades" forest fires on January 1, although it was initially extinguished, but the fires were burning down, and a few days later resumed due to strong winds and quickly out of control. Court documents show that the fires burned about 6,000 buildings and property losses were estimated at $150 billion.

Lindknecht will remain in custody pending trial, with a trial date scheduled for December 16. If convicted, he will face at least 5 years and up to 45 years' imprisonment. (Headquarters reporter Zhao Miao)