87 m. ago WATCH: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire allegedly laughed about the attack, FBI says

Federal officials have charged a man with setting fire to the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, claiming that the suspect did so because of the building's "Jewish ties."

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7 h. ago Mississippi synagogue arson suspect's dad turns him in after laughing confession, FBI says

A man accused of a Mississippi synagogue arson confessed to his father, saying he "finally got them," the FBI said. Stephen Pittman faces charges.

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10 h. ago Man charged with setting fire at Mississippi synagogue says he was targeting Jews

A 19-year-old man was charged with arson after investigators said he confessed to setting fire to a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi.

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20 h. ago Arson Suspect Targeted Mississippi Synagogue for Its ‘Jewish Ties,’ F.B.I. Says

The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, was turned in by his father, who said his son had laughed as he confessed to the fire that damaged the synagogue, investigators said.

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36 h. ago Suspect arrested after fire damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue

Suspect arrested after fire damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue  The Washington Post

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48 h. ago Mississippi synagogue burned in arson attack, suspect in custody

Suspect arrested after apparent arson destroys sacred Torahs at Mississippi's largest synagogue. FBI investigating the blaze at Beth Israel Congregation.

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50 h. ago Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue Is Attacked With Fire

A suspect is in custody and has been charged with arson for setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.

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51 h. ago Official: Mississippi’s Largest Synagogue Torched, Suspect Arrested

An arrest has been made after a fire heavily damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue in a pre-dawn blaze early Saturday morning. The post Official: Mississippi’s Largest Synagogue Torched, Suspect Arrested appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Stefon Diggs’s arraignment pushed back to Feb. 13, per court documents

Diggs’s court date for strangulation and assault charges was originally set for Jan. 23. The post Stefon Diggs’s arraignment pushed back to Feb. 13, per court documents appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago 100 skulls, mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case: Police

Police say a Pennsylvania man who had about 100 sets of human remains is charged with stealing from a graveyard at the edge of Philadelphia

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4 d. ago Judge Sets Date for Harvey Weinstein’s Third Trial for Same Rape Charge

Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.

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6 d. ago Standing up to antisemitic mobs shouldn’t land you in prison

New Jersey synagogue incident involving Moshe Glick highlights growing concerns about antisemitic protests targeting Jewish worship sites and religious freedom.

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6 d. ago NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials

A New York City man accused of posting threats on social media targeting Jews, police officers and federal officials faces hate crime charges.

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8 d. ago Brookline agrees to pay $3 million to woman who accused teacher of sexually abusing her

The settlement comes after criminal charges were dropped. "It's exceptionally difficult for people who are abused as young children to be able to go through a public proceeding about it,” her lawyer said. The post Brookline agrees to pay $3 million to woman who accused teacher of sexually abusing her appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 d. ago Trump says US 'in charge' of Venezuela, Maduro court date set: Live updates

Trump says US 'in charge' of Venezuela, Maduro court date set: Live updates  USA Today

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2 w. ago Broncos' Week 18 matchup vs. Chargers set for Sunday, Jan. 4

Broncos' Week 18 matchup vs. Chargers set for Sunday, Jan. 4  Denver Broncos

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3 w. ago Guilty verdicts in ISIS plot police say could have been 'the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history'

Three men convicted of planning alleged gun attacks on Jewish targets in Manchester as British Jews report feeling increasingly unsafe across the U.K.

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3 w. ago Man killed in arrow attack, suspect arrested after fiery standoff: Officials

A New Jersey man faces murder and arson charges for allegedly striking another man with an arrow and then setting fires while barricading himself inside his residence.

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3 w. ago Canadian police expose alleged ISIS conspirator in plot against Jews, women's attempted kidnappings

Canadian police say Waleed Khan faces terrorism charges for allegedly conspiring with ISIS and committing hate crimes targeting Jewish community in Toronto.

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3 w. ago Thousands gather as Bondi Beach reopens, commemorating victims of Hanukkah attack

Police reopened parts of Bondi Beach with thousands forming solidarity circle after mass shooting targeting Jewish community left 15 dead.

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