Ex-NBA Star Chris Bosh Slams Palisades Fire Suspect’s Theory About His Home
TMZ • • sports
Key Points:
- Chris Bosh denies that he or his family were living at or using their California mansion during the 2025 Palisades fire, contradicting claims made by the suspect accused of starting the fire.
- The suspect, Jonathan Rinderknecht, faces criminal charges for allegedly maliciously starting the fire, and his legal team sought to introduce evidence suggesting a firework launched from Bosh’s property may have contributed.
- A retired Cal Fire investigator was expected to testify about physical marks and burn trails on Bosh’s driveway and patio, which the defense argues indicate a launched firework, though prosecutors rejected this claim.
- Bosh stated his family was in Austin, Texas, on New Year’s Eve 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025, confirming the Pacific Palisades home was unoccupied and not rented or used by guests at that time.
- He emphasized cooperation with authorities by providing security footage and relevant information, acknowledging the seriousness of the fire and supporting efforts to establish the facts.
