Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
Guyger, who faced anywhere from five years to up to life in prison, was sentenced to 10 years.
Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2019, has been granted parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole, seven years after her conviction. Guyger claimed she mistakenly entered Jean's apartment, mistaking it for her own, and shot him, believing he was an intruder. Initially facing 5 to 10 years in prison, she was sentenced to 10 years.
The BPP approved her parole based on her lack of a violent arrest history, satisfactory institutional adjustment, and successful completion of institutional programs. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has not yet specified an official release date for Guyger. Botham Jean's family expressed deep disappointment with the decision, stating they respectfully request privacy as they process this outcome and mourn their loss.
A spokesperson from the Dallas Police Department noted that parole decisions are made by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and are outside their authority.
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