Thirty-six people died in a fire during a party at the so-called Ghost Ship warehouse back in December 2016.
On Thursday, a verdict was reached in the trial against two men charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly blaze.
Full coverage: Oakland Warehouse Fire
Here's what we know about the victims:
#ACSO confirms #MaxHarris released here from #SantaRitaJail after being exonerated by jury in #GhostshipTrial. Deputy who drove him out says Harris ‘happy but emotionally drained.’ Also says Harris got requested ‘vegan meal’ but ‘didn’t like it much.’ pic.twitter.com/Gd8xnxaW4U
— Robert Handa (@RHandaNBC) September 6, 2019
There was a spectrum of emotion inside the #GhostshipTrial courtroom. Relief for Max Harris and his defense team. Uncertainty for Derick Almena and his defense team. Not pictured here, disappointment on the part of victims’ family members. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/EiPAzBaluB
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 6, 2019
Families of the #GhostshipFire embrace after hearing today’s verdict. This is the family of 35-year-old Travis Hough from Benicia. One family member tells me he will be back here next month for Almena’s hearing. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/EyQ1zJowtQ
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
BREAKING: David Gregory lost his 20-year-old daughter, Michela Gregory, in the #GhostshipFire. He was there in the courtroom for today’s verdict. This was his reaction. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/iRyp5W9KU0
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
Max Harris’s attorney Curtis Briggs says Harris was emotional at hearing the “not guilty” verdicts. He says he has always believed Harris was innocent. Harris spent nearly 2 1/2 years in jail enduring pain and fear and doubt, say his lawyers pic.twitter.com/TVDNK4sZzO
— Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING: Max Harris (left) acquitted on all charges. Mistrial ruled for Derick Almena (right). Jury was hung 10-2 w/ majority favoring guilty verdict. Live coverage now @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/k7Lr60keYc
— Raj Mathai (@rajmathai) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING #UPDATE Jury vote came down 10-2 in favor of guilty for Derek Almena (right), but 2 jurors did not budge on not guilty, leading to hung decision. Max Harris (left) was found NOT GUILTY on all 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter. https://t.co/E181213Rr9 @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/vHu7i9XqoS
— Janelle Wang (@janellewang) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING jury acquits Max Harris, “Hopelessly deadlocked” on Derick Almena. Both men faced 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deadly #GhostshipFire pic.twitter.com/aELAxGvJjc
— Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING Max Harris (left) NOT GUILTY on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter. Hung jury for Derek Almena (right). Jury was "hopelessly deadlocked" on Almena. https://t.co/E18121lsPJ @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/ifZRBMzoAl
— Janelle Wang (@janellewang) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING Ghost Ship warehouse fire jury verdict. Max Harris acquitted on all charges. There is a hung jury on co-defendant Derick Almena WATCH full coverage NOW @nbcbayarea
— Stephen Stock (@StephenStockTV) September 5, 2019
More than a dozen family members who lost loved ones in #GhostshipFire are here. They are entering the courtroom right now. Not a lot of seats will remain for the public and the press. These are some of the family members pictured here. @NBCBayArea pic.twitter.com/VNTFcjDp1d
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
A friend & supporter of Max Harris who has attended entire #GhostShip trial says “I’ve been waiting for this day for sooooo long. I feel like I’ve thought about it so much that I’ve lived it a thousand times! I feel confident and ready for everyone to finally be able to heal”
— Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 5, 2019
As we wait for the verdict in the #GhostShipTrial, we remember the 36 people who lost their lives in the December 2016 blaze at the Oakland warehouse. https://t.co/8mB4F9Xb3p pic.twitter.com/jbLJQIC7BR
— Brendan Weber (@BrendanNWeber) September 5, 2019
Per ACSO spokesperson, Judge Trina Thompson does not want to hear any outbursts. She is asking everyone to keep their composure. Spokesperson tells us family members of the defendants ALSO want to be in the room when verdict is read. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/hpF2abyRmW
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
Word has spread. More #GhostshipFire victims’ family members are waiting outside of the courtroom for seats. Among them, Colleen Dolan, who lost her daughter Chelsea in the fire. Here she is in a dated photo. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/hiWvYBme20
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
NEW: Because of how many family members want to be here, ACSO spokesperson says they’re going to prioritize them first when it comes to seats. “It’s the right thing to do.” There will be 72 verdict sheets. “It’s going to be a while.” @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/GyQ2mJFioV
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
It took 6 days for the (relatively new) jury in #GhostshipTrial to reach a verdict. Derick Almena and Max Harris are charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter. At least 2 victims’ family members are here outside of the courtroom. Stick with @nbcbayarea for the latest pic.twitter.com/1VVUxDOF7l
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019
The jury in the #GhostShipTrial has reached a verdict. It slated to be read at 2 p.m. @melissacolorado, who has been covering the trial during its duration, is at the courthouse and will be providing updates.
— Brendan Weber (@BrendanNWeber) September 5, 2019
Stick with @nbcbayarea for the latest: https://t.co/yJJgOeBsvv
#BREAKING Verdict in the #GhostShip Fire Trial will be announced at 2pm. Stay with @nbcbayarea for the announcement: https://t.co/E181213Rr9 pic.twitter.com/UsJ4PRq6RW
— Janelle Wang (@janellewang) September 5, 2019
The verdict has been reached in the #GhostShipTrail It will be read at 2pm. Join @nbcbayarea and @melissacolorado for live coverage. pic.twitter.com/rElF2QFmLn
— Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 5, 2019
#BREAKING Verdict reached in the #Ghostship Fire trial. It will be announced at 2pm. Our @melissacolorado is live at the Oakland courthouse. Follow @nbcbayarea for updates. pic.twitter.com/Oit7m3jNPU
— Janelle Wang (@janellewang) September 5, 2019
BREAKING: Curtis Briggs, attorney for Max Harris, has told the media the verdict has been reached. Will be announced at 2 PM. #GhostshipTrial
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) September 5, 2019