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Pat Tillman's Brother Pleads Guilty to Post Office Arson

2/16/2026

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Richard Tillman, Pat Tillman’s younger brother, pleaded guilty in federal court to setting fire at a San Jose post office on July 20, 2025.
He backed his vehicle through the front door and ignited it with lighter fluid.
The lobby, which housed post office boxes, was destroyed.
At sentencing on April 27, Tillman faces five to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Richard Tillman, Pat Tillman’s younger brother, pleaded guilty in federal court to setting fire at a San Jose post office on July 20, 2025.
He backed his vehicle through the front door and ignited it with lighter fluid.
The lobby, which housed post office boxes, was destroyed.
At sentencing on April 27, Tillman faces five to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.