New trial date set for accused Beth Israel arsonist

New trial date set for accused Beth Israel arsonist

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A Madison County man accused of setting the Beth Israel Congregation building on fire earlier this year will go to trial in October. Days after agreeing to grant a continuance, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate has set the trial for Stephen Spencer Pittman for October 15. [READ: Second continuance granted for trial of alleged synagogue arsonist] Pittman is facing multiple counts in connection with breaking into Beth Isra…