Former cop who fatally shot Botham Jean in apartment that she mistook for hers gets parole
Summary
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of killing Botham Jean in his apartment by mistake, was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence. The parole decision was made despite opposition from Jean's family and after the board reviewed her prison conduct and rehabilitation efforts.Key Facts
- Amber Guyger was convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018 after entering his apartment, which she thought was her own.
- Jean, a 26-year-old accountant from St. Lucia, was killed while eating ice cream in his home.
- Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison and was granted parole after seven years.
- Botham Jean’s family opposed her parole, feeling the 10-year sentence was already too short.
- In 2024, a federal jury ordered Guyger to pay nearly $100 million to Jean's family in a civil trial.
- The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole reviewed Guyger’s case and noted she completed programs to help her find employment after release.
- Dallas Police Department stated it was not involved in Guyger’s parole decision and expressed sympathy to Jean’s family.
- The parole board is based on documents and assessments, including Guyger's behavior in prison and lack of a violent record.
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