Suspected arsonist targeted Mississippi synagogue for its ‘Jewish ties’, FBI says

Man charged with maliciously damaging building after blaze at historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson

The FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at a historic Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its “Jewish ties”.

Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged on Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive, the FBI said.