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Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges
australia3 days ago

Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

A 32-year-old Sunnybank man was charged in Brisbane with wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle and drug offences after allegedly ramming the gates of a Margaret Street synagogue with a ute; police say the attack targeted a Jewish place of worship but is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with no injuries reported and investigators considering mental health and intoxication as contributing factors.

via The Guardian|
#antisemitism#australia#brisbane
Mississippi synagogue arson leaves sacred artifacts at risk as Torahs are saved
crime1 month ago

Mississippi synagogue arson leaves sacred artifacts at risk as Torahs are saved

A 19-year-old suspect confessed to setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, citing the building’s Jewish ties. The blaze damaged the synagogue’s library, melted the Tree of Life brass plates, and damaged a Moses sculpture, while hundreds of prayer books were charred. The Torah scrolls were removed for safekeeping and air-out; they will be repaired and returned to kosher status, or buried respectfully if unusable. Restoration is expected to take about a year as the community rebuilds and churches offer support while authorities continue investigations.

via CNN|
#arson#crime#jackson
Mississippi Man Indicted on State Arson Charge for Jackson Synagogue Blaze
crime1 month ago

Mississippi Man Indicted on State Arson Charge for Jackson Synagogue Blaze

Mississippi prosecutors indicted Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Madison, on first-degree arson of a place of worship with a hate-crime enhancement for the Jan. 10, 2026 fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. Pittman, who is hospitalized after the attack, allegedly confessed and used an antisemitic slur; the offense carries 5–30 years, with the hate-crime enhancement potentially doubling the sentence to up to 60 years. He has also faced federal charges and is slated for preliminary hearings after a grand jury returned an indictment.

via Mississippi Free Press|
#arson#beth-israel-congregation#crime
Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts
us-crime-justice1 month ago

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts

A 19-year-old identified by the FBI as the arson suspect in the burning of Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson posted antisemitic content beforehand, traveled from his Madison County home to the synagogue, and acted alone. Investigators found a burned phone, a torch, and GPS/text evidence tying him to the early-morning blaze; he now faces federal arson charges with a potential five- to 20-year prison term if convicted.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#arson#federal-charges
Arson at Mississippi's oldest synagogue spurs federal and state charges against 19-year-old
us-crime-justice1 month ago

Arson at Mississippi's oldest synagogue spurs federal and state charges against 19-year-old

Authorities say a 19-year-old man set fire to the Beth Israel Congregation’s library in Jackson, Mississippi, causing extensive damage; investigators say he confessed after his father alerted the FBI and evidence, including Life360 location data, corroborated the confession. He faces a federal arson charge and a state hate-crime enhancement, with potential prison time if convicted. The fire was classified as incendiary and started in the library, forcing the synagogue to remain closed for up to a year while repairs are planned. The attack is being treated as antisemitic violence, with community support and local churches offering space as the congregation rebuilds.

via CNN|
#arson#fbi#hate-crime
crime1 month ago

Arson at Jackson synagogue prompts arrest and hate-crime probe

A fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, is being treated as arson, with one person arrested as the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force assist in the investigation. The blaze heavily damaged the sanctuary and library, destroying several Torahs (one Holocaust-era Torah survived) while congregants faced no injuries. Officials condemned antisemitism and religious hatred, and the congregation plans to continue worship in a local church as it undergoes restoration.

via Politico|
#antisemitism#arson#crime
Suspect in custody after blaze damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue; vow to rebuild
localnews1 month ago

Suspect in custody after blaze damages Mississippi’s largest synagogue; vow to rebuild

Authorities say a fire heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi’s largest synagogue, and a suspect has been taken into custody in what officials call arson; the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are aiding the investigation. No one was injured, several Torahs were damaged or destroyed, and leaders vow to rebuild while continuing Shabbat worship with support from other congregations.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#arson#jackson
Violence at Melbourne Synagogue and Israeli Sites Sparks Concern Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions
world7 months ago

Violence at Melbourne Synagogue and Israeli Sites Sparks Concern Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions

An arsonist attacked the East Melbourne synagogue, forcing worshippers to evacuate without injuries, amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia. The police are investigating the incident, which may be politically motivated, and are examining potential links to other hate crimes, including an attack on an Israeli-owned restaurant.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#arson#hate-crime