A Mississippi magistrate judge made the right call Tuesday, denying bond to the 19-year-old accused of torching a historic synagogue in what appears to be yet another anti-Semitic attack plaguing communities across America.
Stephen Spencer Pittman pleaded not guilty to federal arson charges for allegedly setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation around 3 a.m. on January 10th. The blaze badly damaged the historic structure, though thankfully no one was injured in the cowardly attack.
Magistrate Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac refused to grant Pittman bond, keeping this alleged arsonist behind bars where he belongs. The decision comes as Jewish communities nationwide face an alarming spike in hate crimes and targeted violence.
Historic Synagogue Under Attack
The Beth Israel Congregation has served as a cornerstone of Mississippi's Jewish community for generations. This wasn't just an attack on a building – it was an assault on religious freedom itself, the very foundation our nation was built upon.
While the mainstream media obsesses over manufactured controversies, real attacks on religious liberty are happening right under their noses. Where's the wall-to-wall coverage? Where are the congressional hearings?
The timing of this attack is particularly disturbing, coming as anti-Semitic incidents have reached historic levels across the United States.
Under President Trump's leadership, we've seen a renewed commitment to protecting religious communities and prosecuting hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law. Attorney General Pam Bondi has made it clear that attacks on places of worship will face swift federal justice.
This case serves as a stark reminder that while politicians play games in Washington, real Americans are under attack for simply practicing their faith. The Jewish community in Mississippi deserves our support and protection, not empty platitudes from career politicians.
Patriots across America must stand united against all forms of religious persecution. When one faith community is targeted, we're all at risk. Will we defend religious liberty, or watch it burn along with our houses of worship?