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Arson Case Against Pat Tillman’s Brother Paused for Competency Evaluation

Doctors will assess Richard Tillman’s fitness for trial in a hearing set for August 15.

Richard Tillman, youngest brother of the late San Jose-raised NFL star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, looks on at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Thien-An Truong for Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • Judge Hector Ramon suspended the arraignment after defense attorneys raised doubts about Tillman’s mental competency.
  • Tillman remains jailed on $135,000 bail on felony counts of arson, vandalism and possessing combustible materials.
  • The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, ATF and San Jose police continue their joint investigation into the July 20 attack.
  • The Almaden Valley Post Office remains closed and all mail operations have been redirected to the Willow Glen branch.
  • The Tillman family highlighted his long struggle with severe mental health issues and barriers to securing proper care.