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Off-Duty White Female Cop Killed Botham Jean



Dallas, Texas - Botham Jean was killed by off-duty Dallas police worker, Amber Guyger. She was a white female, 30 years of age. Jean was a Black Caribbean man, 26 years of age.

Jean was an accountant at a large accounting firm. Jean was in his apartment, eating ice cream. The door was slightly open. Guyger opened the door and entered. She saw Jean and pulled her gun. Guyger shot and killed, the unarmed and surprised, Jean.

Initially, Guyger was charged with manslaughter. After protests, she was charged with murder.

On September 24, 2018, Guyger was fired by the Dallas Police Department.

On October 1, 2019, Guyger was tried and convicted of murder, for the death of Jean.

On August 5, 2021, the conviction of Guyger for the death of Jean was upheld, in Texas Appeals Court.

On November 21. 2021, a second appeal by Gugyer was denied, in Texas Appeals Court.

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Amber Gugyer Killed Botham Jean

Gugyer Conviction Upheld on Appeal

Second Guyger Appeal Denied and Conviction Upheld

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