An Orange County man pleaded not guilty Monday to more than three dozen counts of attempted murder, among other charges, alleging he drove his car into a crowd outside an East Hollywood nightclub.

Fernando Ramirez, 29, of San Clemente, was charged July 22 with 37 counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He could face a life prison sentence if convicted as charged.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle ordered Ramirez to return to court Oct. 28, when a date will be set for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial. Ramirez remains jailed in lieu of just over $37 million bail.

The charges “correspond to each of the 37 victims that suffered injuries as a result of Mr. Ramirez’s actions,” District Attorney Nathan H

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