Man Accused of Synagogue Fire Gets Psych Eval | Jackson News

A man accused of arson at Mississippi’s largest synagogue is set for a psychiatric evaluation after his defense argued he may be mentally ill and unable to understand legal proceedings. Arrested hours after the fire, he allegedly poured gasoline and set the building ablaze — targeting it specifically for its religious identity. Facing both state and federal charges, including a hate crime indictment, Pittman reportedly made antisemitic remarks and exhibited erratic behavior before the attack. His privileged background contrasts sharply with his recent descent into extremism, while the synagogue — once bombed by the KKK in 1967 — now faces renewed trauma as legal proceedings pause pending mental health assessment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9cc6193edd86eff