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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Setting Fatal Richmond House Fire that Killed 4 Family Members

Rivera-Vega waived his speedy-trial right as prosecutors said the fire killed four relatives and could bring life without parole if convicted.

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Defense raises mental health concerns for Sergio Rivera-Vega as judge moves preliminary hearing out of local community.

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Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members

Richmond arson suspect pleads innocent in deaths of four family members Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega made an appearance in Superior Court on Tue., Sept. 8, 2026 on four counts of murder-arson.

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Man pleads not guilty to setting fatal Richmond house fire that killed 4 family members

Defense raises mental health concerns for Sergio Rivera-Vega as judge moves preliminary hearing out of local community.

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He Pleads Not Guilty to a Fire in Which His Father, Sister and Two Nephews Died in Richmond

Sergio Rivera Vega faces four counts of homicide, in addition to charges for setting fire.

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Jose, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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