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JACKSON, Mississippi − A suspect connected to the alleged arson at a historic synagogue told federal authorities that he lit the fire due to "the building's Jewish ties," according to a federal affidavit filed Jan. 12.
The affidavit identifies the suspect in the blaze at Beth Israel Congregation synagogue as Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19. A criminal complaint states that he is charged with arson of property used in interstate commerce. A Jan. 12 news release from Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that more charges could be filed pending the ultimate outcome of the investigation.