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Dallas Officer Set for Parole Release
Former Dallas officer who shot Black man in apartment she mistook for hers to be released on parole after 7 years.
In brief
Former Dallas officer who shot Black man in apartment she mistook for hers to be released on parole after 7 years. Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, is set for parole release after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Parole Decision
Texas Board of Pardons and Parole approved Amber Guyger's release after seven years of her 10-year sentence.
Conviction Details
Guyger was convicted of murdering 26-year-old Botham Jean in 2018 after mistaking his apartment for hers.
Shooting Circumstances
Guyger entered Jean's apartment on the fourth floor, believing it was her own, and shot him while in uniform.
Family Opposition
Jean's family strongly opposed Guyger's parole, urging the full sentence be served.
Civil Trial Outcome
Guyger was ordered to pay Jean's family nearly $100 million in a federal civil trial.
Parole Conditions
Guyger completed prison programs to secure employment post-release and has no documented violent history.
What matters most
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, is set for parole release after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence.
