Federal prosecutors allege Jonathan Rinderknecht started the Lachman fire, which became the Palisades fire, killing 12 and causing billions in damage. An ATF agent testified about Rinderknecht's mental state and ChatGPT conversations.
- Rinderknecht asked ChatGPT if he was at fault for the fire minutes after it started. - He allegedly expressed resentment toward the wealthy and loneliness in ChatGPT chats.
- His attorney argues the prosecution lacks evidence he intentionally set the fire. - Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted.