Holy fire arson suspect tells judge: ‘It’s a lie’

Forrest Gordon Clark, who refused to leave his jail cell on Thursday for his first Orange County Superior Court appearance as the accused arsonist of the still-raging Holy fire, made it into the courtroom on Friday.
Clark requested that his attorney be allowed to appear in court on his behalf. But Commissioner Vickie Hix denied that request, saying he is required to appear for the arraignment, a hearing meant to ensure he understood the charges he faces and give him the change to make a plea, if