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LA fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht accused neighbor of stalking him, watching loud porn

Last updated: October 10, 2025 1:02 am
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The Florida man accused of igniting the catastrophic Palisades Fire was allegedly harassed by a disturbing neighbor who engaged in drug use, viewed explicit and violent pornography, and attempted to exploit him sexually, according to a newly revealed lawsuit.

Allegations made by Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, were lodged in March, just weeks following claims that he set off the most costly wildfire in US history, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals and the destruction of numerous homes throughout Los Angeles.

Rinderknecht claims that a male neighbor enticed him into his Hollywood apartment, where the man smoked crack, watched BDSM-related pornography, and attempted to undress Rinderknecht before he managed to flee.

Mugshot of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the individual suspected of causing the Palisades Fire. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayl/UPI/Shutterstock
Jonathan Rinderknecht’s apartment building in Los Angeles. BACKGRID

Days later, the unidentified neighbor extended an apology but subsequently followed Rinderknecht back to his apartment, forcibly entered, and made another attempt to strip him of his clothing, according to the lawsuit.

After the second incident, Rinderknecht contacted law enforcement, resulting in the neighbor’s arrest; however, harassment allegedly continued even after the man was released.

The neighbor reportedly pilfered Rinderknecht’s mail, holding it hostage, and even linked his phone to the arson suspect’s television to stream pornography.

“Defendant has loitered outside Plaintiff’s apartment, knocking at all hours and waiting in common areas… Other tenants in the building have reported similar harassment from Defendant,” the lawsuit outlines.

Countless homes in Los Angeles were ravaged by the Palisades Fire. AFP via Getty Images
Rinderknecht was reportedly drawn to dark, fire-related content prior to the incident. Youtube/Josman

During this time, Rinderknecht was confronting his own legal troubles.

On January 7, the very day the Palisades Fire ignited, he faced a lawsuit for causing a motorcycle accident that resulted in severe injuries to the rider, according to another court document.

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While working for DoorDash during the summer of 2024, Rinderknecht executed a broad left turn in his Volkswagen, colliding with a man riding a Honda Nighthawk motorcycle.

The collision inflicted lasting damage on the motorcyclist, including neurological injuries, and the rider may never fully recover, as stated in the lawsuit.

Entrance door to Jonathan Rinderknecht’s residence in Los Angeles, California. Frederiick M. Brown for New York Post
Front view of Rinderknecht’s previous home in Melbourne, FL. Kevin Kolczynski

The motorcycle accident occurred six months before Rinderknecht allegedly sparked a fire in a popular park area near the Pacific Palisades shortly after midnight on January 1, as investigators reported.

This fire was initially suppressed but continued to smolder unnoticed until whipped into a lethal blaze by high winds on January 7.

Prior to the fire outbreak, Rinderknecht, who hails from Melbourne, Florida, was observed repeatedly watching a French rap video featuring hip-hop artist Josman, who discusses themes of “despair and bitterness” while setting multiple fires, according to federal authorities.

Additionally, Rinderknecht had requested ChatGPT to generate visuals of burning cities.

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