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- Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, appeared in federal court in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 21, pleading not guilty to arson for the January 10 Beth Israel Congregation fire.
- He remains detained until the February 23 trial, despite his attorney's claim that he poses no threat.
- The court denied bail because Pittman faces federal and state charges including hate crime enhancements.
