Conversation so far:
Did Varg commit any arson?
Vikernes was found guilty of several of these cases.
When was the first case?
On 6 June 1992, the Fantoft Stave Church, dating from the 12th century and considered architecturally significant, was burned.
Why did he burn it?
At the time, claims were made by media outlets that Vikernes was associated with theistic Satanism.
Were there other claims or comments made about this case?
in an interview with Michael Moynihan, Vikernes made a statement about the church burnings that hints at a heathen rather than a Satanist motivation.
Did this case go to court?
He was also charged with the arson of Fantoft Stave Church, although the jurors found him not guilty.
What happened in the other cases?
By January 1993, arson attacks had occurred on at least seven other major stave churches, including one on Christmas Eve of 1992.
Was he accused in any of these other cases?
the arson and attempted arson of Asane Church and Storetveit Church, respectively, in Bergen, the arson of Skjold Church in Vindafjord, and the arson of Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo.
was he ever convicted?
Vikernes was found guilty of several of these cases.

Question: How did he attempt to defend himself?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Vikernes attempt to defend himself?