Judge denies motion to move trial of man accused in fire that killed firefighter Scott Deem Deem killed in 2017 fire
SAN ANTONIO – A motion to have the trial of Emond Johnson — who is accused in the death of San Antonio firefighter Scott Deem — moved out of Bexar County was denied Wednesday afternoon.
Johnson’s lawyers argued that the case had received extensive publicity in Bexar County, and because of that, Johnson could not get a fair trial.
PREVIOUSLY: Change of venue hearing set for gym owner accused of setting Ingram Square fire
Judge Jefferson Moore disagreed and denied their change of venue motion.
Johnson is accused of setting a fire at his gym in 2017. Deem died while fighting the fire.
Johnson is facing arson and murder charges.
Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
Protecting yourself from 18 wheelers All That Rain Has a Silver Lining — Rockets Are Back on the Shelves Crooks Are Targeting Broadway Businesses in Alamo Heights Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, head of corporate impact at USAA Camp Mystic Files for Bankruptcy — Here's What Happens Next Stray Bullets Force $800,000 Settlement Banning Outdoor Club Shooting A Father Lost His Whole Family in One Night The Tejano Legend Launching a Show — and a Foundation Business Owner Killed: Family Demands Answers After Shocking Discovery After the Flood: How One Family Found Their Next Chapter Knicks Fans Attacked in San Antonio — Police Need Your Help Sister fights for justice 2 years after deadly wrong-way crash "No Regard for Safety" — Biker Cuts Cop Car at 100 MPH on Loop 410 Spurs Fans Want Another Tim Duncan–Style Big in the 2026 Draft San Antonio taxi drivers are fighting to survive She got a protective order. It wasn't enough. Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes 8,000 signs a year — made by just 3 people Frustration and Confusion after the Preston Hollow Home Blasts Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes Previous video Next video