Update 12/29/2019 1:31pm:
The family of Botham Jean filed an appeal this past Friday, noting they feel the city of Dallas should be held accountable for the death of Botham Jean. However, the city of Dallas has been dismissed from the lawsuit according to reports. The killer, Amber Guyger, was still named in the suit.
Daryl Washington, a lawyer for the Jean family, said “To get this news the day after Christmas was very difficult for the family. They know we have a fight ahead of us. And they’re just prepared to do whatever it takes to get some type of justice for Botham and their family.”
Amber Guyger will be eligible for parole in 2024.
source: ABC
Update 10/01/2019 4:19pm:
The Botham Jean case found a guilty verdict being handed to Amber Guyger in the shooting death of Botham Jean. Now, footage of the judge reading the verdict to Amber Guyger has surfaced. Reports noted that the jury had been deliberating since Monday afternoon, and Botham Jean’s sister and mother could be seen crying during the verdict announcement.
source: CBS
Original 10/01/2019 12:07pm:
Former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger was found guilty of murdering her neighbor, Botham Jean, after thinking he was an intruder when she mistakenly entered his apartment last year. She faces a maximum of life in prison.
This comes after jurors began deliberations on Monday (September 30) following a week-long trial. Guyger stated during the trial, "I never wanted to take an innocent person's life. I'm so sorry. This is not about hate — it's about being scared."
More details to come.
Source: NBC News
