Pittman’s Mental Fitness in Question | Jackson News

Stephen Spencer Pittman, the man accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel synagogue, is set for a mental health evaluation after a federal judge raised serious concerns about his competency to stand trial. Though he pleaded guilty to arson and was caught on video, the focus now is whether he can understand the charges and participate in his defense. The U.S. Marshal Service will transport him to a federal facility for the assessment — a critical step before any trial proceeds. 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/f3ac29eb08a3d938