JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its “Jewish ties.” Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive. In an affidavit filed in U.S. District […]
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its ‘Jewish ties’
Jan 12, 2026 | 1:03 PM