VIDEO: Los Angeles arson suspect faces life term if convicted

Harry Burkhart, the 24-year-old German national, born in Chechnya, accused of setting a rash of car fires last weekend, made his first appearance in court.

He faces 37 counts of arson so far and, if convicted on all counts, could be sentenced to life in prison.

According to the Los Angeles Times, prosecutors say Burkhart was "motivated by his rage against Americans." Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Upinder S. Kalra set bail for Burkhart at $2.85 million, despite a request from prosecutors to hold him without bail. Kalra said they could present more evidence at his arraignment, later this month, to try and convince him that Burkhart was a flight risk, or a risk to set more fires if he was released.

LA Arson Suspect Facing 37 Counts
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