Man pleads not guilty to arson at former NFL player Trufant's home

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Man pleads not guilty to arson at former NFL player Trufant's home
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Sean Ross Demery pleaded not guilty to an arson charge for allegedly setting fire to patio furniture at Desmond Trufant’s Tacoma home. The fire occurred early Tuesday morning and was reported by neighbors who were awakened by flames and the sound of burning wood. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Demery with a lighter before the incident, and he later admitted to starting the fire, claiming he wanted to make a point to the Trufant family. A judge ordered his bail set at $75,000, with the next court hearing scheduled for November 3.

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  • •Demery accused of intentionally setting fire to Trufant's Tacoma home
  • •Fire reported early Tuesday morning, disturbing neighbors
  • •Surveillance video captured Demery before the fire incident
  • •Demery claimed personal grievances against the Trufant family
  • •Bail set at $75,000 with a next court appearance on November 3
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  • 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Man pleads not guilty to arson charge in fire at former NFL player, UW Husky’s Tacoma home
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A man accused of intentionally setting fire to a multimillion-dollar Tacoma home owned by former Washington Huskies and NFL player Desmond Trufant pleaded not guilty to an arson charge.

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