Trial for man accused in SAFD firefighter’s death scheduled for September 2023

In a hearing on Wednesday in the 186th District Court, the trial date for Emond Johnson was set for Sept. 18.

Johnson is facing five charges that include murder, arson resulting in death, two charges of arson causing bodily injury and arson of a building. Johnson, back in May 2017, allegedly set fire to his gym. That fire spread to other businesses, killing firefighter Scott Deem.Investigators believe Johnson intentionally set the fire because he was behind on paying rent and was about to lose the lease on his gym.but Johnson was recently appointed a new defense attorney after his former attorney Miguel Najera was appointed to an associate judge position last fall.

The trial will take place in the 186th District Court, presided by newly elected Judge Kristina Escalona. WATCH: KSAT courts reporter Erica Hernandez discusses delay in trial for man accused in SAFD firefighter’s death

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