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The suspect accused of starting what prosecutors have described as "one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history " reportedly had an outburst in federal court as he pleaded not guilty.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Florida, entered a not guilty plea Thursday to counts of destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles.

Rinderknecht appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rozella Oliver wearing a white jumpsuit. His attorney argued that Rinderknecht should be released on bail based on an evaluation by court officials in Florida, where he was arrested on Oct. 7.

However, Rinderknecht looked agitated

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