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Richard Tillman, the younger brother of the late NFL, Pat Tillman, appeared in a California courtroom on Wednesday, when questions rose about whether he would be mentally able to put a lawsuit.
Tillman crashed at a San Jose Post Office on Sunday morning and was arrested on suspicion of arson and vandalism according to Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Police said he crashed at the post office located in a strip center around 3 o’clock
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Richard Tillman performs in a Santa Clara County, California, courtroom on July 23, 2025. (Michael Lundin/Pakinomist)
It took about 50 firefighters an hour and a half to expose the flames per day. NBC Bay area.
In the courtroom, Tillman spoke loudly several times. He claimed he was competent, he did not need bail and that his lawyer was “no longer my lawyer.” His lawyers declared doubts that Tillman should ask trial and no plea was concluded. His bail was set at $ 136,000.
Tillman will be back in court in August, when the court assigns doctors to assess his competence.
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Kevin Tillman, the brother of Pat and Richard, said that Richard “Live streaming what I would call, his changed himself on social media,” which took place under the crash. Richard told police at the scene of the accident that set the post office on fire after the car burned on fire that he livestreamed it.
Richard also told officers he was Pat Tillman’s brother on stage.
“Our family is aware that my brother Richard has been arrested,” Kevin said in a statement to the NBC Bay area. “First of all, we are relieved that no one was physically injured.
“We have limited information at this time, but we are in communication with local authorities and deliver as much background and context as we can.
Richard Tillman, Brother of CPL. Pat Tillman raises a bowl of a glass of Guinness while speaking by a memorial for his brother, who was killed in action in Afghanistan April 22, 2004 at San Jose Municipal Rose Garden 3 May 2004 in San Jose, California. (David Paul Morris/Getty Images)
“To be clear, it’s not secret that Richard has been fighting for serious mental health problems for many years. He has live streaming, what I would call, his changed even on social media for someone to witness. Unfortunately, it is to make sure it is something that has nothing further to add him to add that we have to add that I do not add him.”
