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Amber Guyger released after 7 years in prison
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger leaves prison after serving 7 years for killing Botham Jean.
In brief
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger leaves prison after serving 7 years for killing Botham Jean. Amber Guyger was released from prison after 7 years for the 2018 shooting death of Botham Jean. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Amber Guyger released
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger walked free from prison Friday morning after serving seven years behind bars for the murder of Botham Jean.
Guyger's crime
Guyger, 38, shot 26-year-old Jean inside his apartment in September 2018 when she mistook him for a burglar.
Sentence and parole
Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2019 but was granted parole earlier this month after a review found no documented pattern of violence.
Parole conditions
Guyger must travel directly to her new residence, check in with her parole officer immediately, and wear state-issued civilian clothes or clothes brought by visitors.
Parole release details
Guyger walked out with her parole papers, a temporary ID, and a prepaid debit card or check for money left in her inmate trust account.
Parole board decision
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles granted direct release with no additional restrictions beyond parole conditions after finding her record showed no documented pattern of violence.
Consequence
Guyger still faces a judgment of nearly $100 million from a federal civil suit connected to Jean’s murder.
At a glance
Amber Guyger was released from prison after 7 years for the 2018 shooting death of Botham Jean.
