01/06/2012
In the video below, CBS in Los Angeles reports that suspected arson terrorist Harry Burkhart flew into Las Vegas from Chechnya (his birthplace, an outpost of Islamist separatism) on a Russian passport last October. Apparently that degree of hostile diversity is no problema in todays wide open America.
Does Burkhart have a head full of Islamic poison against America or is he just a garden-variety crazy? He played up the insanity angle in court, but his long-time hairstylist did not describe him as disturbed. We may never find out, given the court systems disinterest in jihad as a possible motive.
It was further discussed that Burkhart and his mother may have engaged in insurance fraud via fire in Germany, which is why that government requested the mom be returned to them.
Accused Hollywood Arsonist Appears Ill In Court, CBS Los Angeles, January 4, 2012
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Suspected Hollywood firebug Harry Burkhart, 24, appeared in a Los Angeles court Wednesday to answer 37 charges in a string of fires set in Hollywood, West Hollywood, and surrounding areas.
Burkhart, who used a German interpreter, appeared ill after entering the courtroom. He was twitching and leaning his head back, requiring the assistance of three deputies to stand and, even, hold his head up. The judge ordered photographers present to not take his picture.
It was reported earlier Wednesday that Burkhart was under suicide watch.
The accused fire starter faces 28 counts of arson of property and nine counts of arson of an inhabited structure.
Prosecutor Sean Carney charged that Burkhart engaged in what essentially amounts to a campaign of terror in this community.
Carney said Burkhart is believed to have set upwards of 52 arson fires.
Burkharts alleged fire spree began around midnight on Dec. 30. He was taken into custody on Jan. 2 after officials circulated images obtained from surveillance camera footage.
The people believe that the defendant engaged in this conduct because he has a hatred for Americans, Carney told the judge.
The district attorneys office says the fires began the evening after Burkhart was forced from a courtroom upon becoming enraged during an extradition hearing for his mother.
Court papers show investigators discovered newspaper articles about the local fires during a search of Burkharts Hollywood apartment. Searchers also found newspaper articles about similar fires in Germany.
Investigators also found bomb-making materials in Burkharts van.
Burkhart is reportedly being investigated by German officials in the torching of his family residence on Oct. 14. He and his family filed an insurance claim that same day.
The judge Wednesday set Burkharts bail at $2,850,000 and demanded seizure of his passport, which was already set to expire at the end of January.
A lot of harm he did to the psyche of the citizens of these particular communities and all of Los Angeles County I think it merits a life term, L.A. District Attorney Steve Cooley.
Burkharts arraignment was continued to Jan. 24.
Cooley said Burkhart will likely face additional charges. If convicted, he could face state prison time.
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