A federal magistrate judge denied bail again Tuesday for the man accused by federal prosecutors of causing the Palisades fire in January, ruling that Jonathan Rinderknecht could pose a danger to the community and remained a flight risk.

"We knew it was an uphill battle, with the publicity and the strong feelings people already have about Jonathan," defense attorney Steve Haney said outside court.

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"I respect the judge's decision I think she made a very careful, measured decision, and we're disappointed but not entirely surprised by the ruling," he said.

The US Attorney's Office in Los Angeles declined to comment.

Rinderknecht, 29, pleaded not guilty last month to 3 federal arson charges that accuse

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