Man Who Burned Son Accused of New Crimes
Charles Rothenberg, who spent six years in prison for setting his son on fire in 1983, pleaded not guilty Monday to nine charges including arson, possession of a firearm, credit card fraud and perjury.
Police arrested Rothenberg, 60, after he allegedly withdrew money from cash machines using ATM cards that were not his. The arson charge relates to a recent fire that did minimal damage to his apartment building.
Rothenberg also pleaded not guilty to charges of perjury and to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.
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