Amber Guyger, police officer who murdered black neighbor in his home, released from prison
Summary
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor Botham Jean in 2018, was released on parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence. The Texas parole board approved her release despite opposition from Jean’s family, who continue to mourn.Key Facts
- Amber Guyger shot Botham Jean inside his apartment in Dallas in September 2018.
- She claimed she thought she was entering her own apartment and mistook Jean for a burglar.
- Guyger was convicted of murder in October 2019 and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- She served seven years before the Texas board of pardons and paroles approved her parole.
- Jean’s family opposed Guyger’s release and requested privacy while grieving.
- Prosecutors had asked for at least 28 years in prison, matching Jean’s age if alive today.
- After release, Guyger will remain under supervision for the rest of her sentence.
- The case received national attention and raised issues about police conduct and racial justice.
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