Man Accused of Mississippi Arson Claims He Chose Synagogue Due to Its Connection to Judaism
Arson at Mississippi Synagogue Federal prosecutors report that Stephen Spencer Pittman, the man accused of setting fire to the oldest and largest synagogue in Mississippi, admitted to choosing the site due to its links to Judaism. Pittman was arrested Saturday night after a fire was intentionally set at Congregation Beth Israel in Jackson, Michigan. After […]
FBI: Man targeted Mississippi synagogue because of its connection to Judaism.
JACKSON, Mississippi – The individual suspected of setting fire to a historic synagogue in Mississippi admitted to choosing this location specifically due to its “Jewish ties.” Authorities were alerted by the suspect’s father, who noticed burn marks on his son’s body, according to an FBI announcement made on Monday. Stephen Pittman faces charges of intentionally […]