2026年1月10日,一名19岁男子承认在麦迪逊犹太教堂发生出于仇恨的火灾,造成严重破坏。 A 19-year-old man admitted to setting a hate-motivated fire at a Madison synagogue on Jan. 10, 2026, causing major damage.

2026年1月10日, 一名19岁的麦迪逊男子Spencer Pittman承认在杰克逊的Beth Israel教堂纵火, 引用犹太教堂的犹太身份。 A 19-year-old Madison man, Spencer Pittman, admitted to setting a fire at Jackson’s Beth Israel Congregation on January 10, 2026, citing the synagogue’s Jewish identity. 据称,他用斧头、浇汽油并点燃了火,造成严重破坏。 He allegedly used an ax, poured gasoline, and ignited the fire, causing significant damage. Pittman因烧伤住院,出庭时供认不讳,并从现场给他父亲发短信。 Pittman, hospitalized with burns, confessed during a court appearance and sent text messages to his father from the scene. 已经提出了联邦和州纵火指控,包括强化仇恨犯罪。 Federal and state arson charges, including a hate crime enhancement, have been filed. 他的律师提出了要求保证金的动议,辩称他没有构成任何危险,没有犯罪历史,而且由于财力有限,社区联系密切,因此不构成逃亡风险。 His attorneys filed a motion seeking bond, arguing he poses no danger, has no criminal history, and is not a flight risk due to limited means and strong community ties. 拘留听证被取消,案件仍在进行中。 A detention hearing was canceled, and the case remains ongoing.