-
Defendant in Deadly Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire to Serve Sentence at Home
Derick Almena, the master tenant of an Oakland warehouse that caught fire during a music event, killing 36 people, was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison, although he is unlikely to spend more time in jail.
-
Man Pleads Guilty to Deaths of 36 People in Oakland Warehouse Fire
The master tenant of a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse where 36 people perished when a fire ignited during a dance party in 2016 pleaded guilty Friday to the deaths, avoiding a second trial after the first ended in a hung jury.
-
Man Accused in Ghost Ship Fire That Killed 36 Expected to Plead Guilty
A man facing a second trial after a fire killed 36 partygoers at an Oakland warehouse he’s accused of illegally converting into a cluttered artists enclave is expected to plead guilty later this month, relatives of several of the victims said.