Anne Hwang & Palisades Fire

Anne Hwang: Anne Hwang is the U.S. District Judge who declared a mistrial in the case against Palisades Fire after the jury was deadlocked, setting the stage for a potential retrial.

Palisades Fire: Palisades Fire is the accused arsonist in the Palisades Fire case. The declaration of a mistrial means he avoids immediate conviction but faces a potential retrial, prolonging his legal uncertainty and the associated costs.