arson
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They include the bar's French owners, husband and wife Jacques and Jessica Moretti, who face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
In January 2025, the Palisades fire was caused by a small arson fire that was handled by firefighters Jan. 1 but rekindled during severe wind conditions six days later.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
The owners of the bar, Jacques and Jessica Moretti, have been accused of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
The fire department suspected arson; police theorized that whoever set the fire had wanted to destroy the secrets still embedded within.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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