From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m
Amber Guyger Granted Parole After 7 Years
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger gets parole after serving seven years for Botham Jean's murder.
In brief
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger gets parole after serving seven years for Botham Jean's murder. Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, was granted parole after serving seven years for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Amber Guyger Granted Parole
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole after serving seven years for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean.
Family Confirms Release
Botham Jean's family confirmed the news of Guyger's upcoming release on Thursday morning.
Original Sentence
Guyger was originally sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Jean after mistakenly entering his apartment.
Mistaken Identity
In her trial, Guyger's defense argued she mistakenly identified Jean as an intruder after a long day at work.
National Attention
The case gained national attention and inspired protests in Dallas following the shooting.
Next Hearing
Guyger was denied parole in 2024 and scheduled for a new hearing on October 10, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The main idea
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, was granted parole after serving seven years for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean.
