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Amber Guyger Granted Parole After 7-Year Sentence
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger gets parole seven years after murdering neighbor Botham Jean.
In brief
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger gets parole seven years after murdering neighbor Botham Jean. Texas parole board granted Amber Guyger parole seven years after her 2019 conviction for killing Botham Jean. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Parole Decision
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles granted Amber Guyger parole seven years after her 2019 murder conviction of Botham Jean.
“a thorough review and consideration of a plethora of information”
Guyger's Defense
Guyger claimed she mistakenly entered the wrong apartment after work and thought Botham Jean was an intruder.
Sentence Details
Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of murder in 2019.
Parole Board Factors
The board noted Guyger had no violent arrest history, maintained good adjustment in prison, and completed treatment programs.
Previous Denial
Guyger was denied parole in 2024 due to the nature of her offense posing a continuing threat to public safety.
“conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety”
Civil Lawsuit
Jean's family sued Dallas for nearly $100 million, claiming city staffing shortages led to Guyger's 14-hour shift before the murder.
The takeaway
Texas parole board granted Amber Guyger parole seven years after her 2019 conviction for killing Botham Jean.
