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Two Charged In Hollywood Hotel Fire

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Two men have been arrested in connection with last summer´s Palomar Hotel fire in Hollywood.

Building owner, 44 year-old Juan Ortiz and his stepfather, 67 year old Joseph Lewellan, have been charged with murder, arson and insurance fraud.

Both have been charged with two counts of murder with the special circumstance of arson murder, and could face the death penalty if convicted.

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