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Brother of NFL Hero Pat Tillman Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire to San Jose Post Office

The brother of a national hero is behind bars. Authorities suspect he set fire to a post office, and his online activities are raising concerns.

In this image there is a man who is playing with the fire. In the background there are lights.
In this image there is a man who is playing with the fire. In the background there are lights.

Brother of NFL Hero Pat Tillman Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire to San Jose Post Office

Richard Tillman, brother of former NFL player and Army hero Pat Tillman, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a San Jose, Calif. post office early Sunday morning. The incident, which caused an overnight fire but no physical harm, is being investigated as a possible intentional act. Tillman, who has been struggling with severe mental health issues, was associated with an organization on his now-deleted YouTube channel that referred to a mission to destroy the government.

Tillman, 45, was taken into custody around 3 a.m. and is being held on $60,000 bail. He is due in court on Wednesday. The incident is being treated as suspicious, with investigators exploring if the fire was livestreamed. Tillman's YouTube page, which has since been removed, featured videos discussing his mission to dismantle the government. His family has confirmed that he has been battling severe mental health issues for several years.

Tillman's arrest follows an overnight fire at the San Jose post office, with no reported injuries. Authorities are treating the incident as suspicious and are investigating potential connections to Tillman's online activities. His mental health struggles have been acknowledged by his family, and he is currently in custody awaiting his court appearance.

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