Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in his apartment in 2018, was released on parole Friday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. According to The Guardian, Guyger's release came two weeks after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles approved her request.
Key Takeaways
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer who fatally shot Botham Jean in his apartment in 2018, has been released on parole after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles approved her release despite opposition from Jean's family.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parole Approval Date | 0 Differences | UPI reports that she was denied parole in 2024. | ▼ |
| Release Date | Broad Agreement | Released on October 13, 2024. | |
| Sentence Length | Broad Agreement | Sentenced to 10 years in prison. | |
| Parole Conditions | Broad Agreement | Strict supervision until sentence expires. |
Parole Approval Date
▼UPI reports that she was denied parole in 2024.
Release Date
Broad AgreementReleased on October 13, 2024.
Sentence Length
Broad AgreementSentenced to 10 years in prison.
Parole Conditions
Broad AgreementStrict supervision until sentence expires.
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Guyger shot Jean, a 26-year-old man, in his own home after mistakenly entering his apartment, believing it was hers. As reported by UPI, Guyger had finished a 15-hour shift and got off the elevator on the wrong floor. Botham's door was unlocked and the lights were turned off.
The case drew national attention due to its tragic circumstances and the subsequent trial, where Guyger testified that she mistook Jean for a burglar and feared for her life. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2019, less than half of the 28 years prosecutors had requested.
Guyger's parole request was initially denied in 2024 but approved this year based on her satisfactory institutional adjustment and lack of a violent criminal history. According to The Guardian, Jean's family expressed their grief and requested privacy following the decision. Lee Merritt, an attorney who previously represented Botham Jean's family, stated he was 'deeply disappointed' by the parole decision.
Guyger will be under strict parole supervision until her sentence expires in 2029, with regular check-ins, travel restrictions, and employment requirements. She is also prohibited from living in Dallas County or contacting Jean's family or Dallas police officers without approval.
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