Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is on trial for murder after she fatally shot Botham Shem Jean on September 6, 2018.
Guyger was off duty but still in uniform when she went into Jean’s apartment at South Side Flats. She told investigators she believed she was walking into her own apartment and shot Jean believing he was an intruder.
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FIND HIS KILLER#JoshuaBrown who gave emotional testimony in the Amber Guyger trial was gunned down last night. Shot several times. 😭😭😭
We can't have witnesses killed out of retaliation for their testimony. Joshua was already living in fear of his life. We need @FBI involved pic.twitter.com/MAJPPOBCBl
Tragic update on Joshua Brown an essential witness in the Amber Guyger murder trial Via Attorney @MeritLaw . I didn’t personally know this young man but I loved the honesty and fortitude he displayed during the trial & it hurts that we lost another brother today. https://t.co/boy4ldVRFR
Judge Tammy Kemp hugged Botham Jean’s family first. My friend Mythe lives in Dallas and knows the judge. My friend says she’s a Delta and is a deaconess at her church. The Spirit of God was at work in the court and the judge recognized the moving of the Holy Spirit.
Botham Jean’s family showed the country the love of Christ.
I’ll fight about injustice until the cows come home but I am not going to fight against the work of Christ. I may not be where Botham Jean’s family are just yet so I step back and let the Lord do his work.
Marcus H. Johnson (@marcushjohnson) Tweeted:
Maybe I will write about the forgiveness narrative and how its really just a slightly veiled power play to keep Black folks “in their place” even after they’ve been seriously wronged. Honestly I despise the forgiveness narrative so much. https://twitter.com/marcushjohnson/status/1179564130409308160?s=17
You don't forgive and offer comfort to a person, a racist, who killed your loved one in cold blood. That's wrong as hell. Where tf is your loyalty to your family?!
Don’t let those pics of the Black judge and Bothem Jean’s brother fool you. For the majority of Black folk, turning the other cheek died on April 4, 1968.
Allison Jean, Botham Jean’s mother, says Guyger’s 10 year sentence is meant for her reflection. She says what needs to happen now is law enforcement reform in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/Vc83ngoMsj
So we had a Bailiff stroking Amber Guyger's hair during her trial and the judge then tops it off with only 10 years as the sentence and then hugging her
The mind tricks, propaganda and bleached blonde hair that transformed that she-devil killer cop Amber Guyger into an innocent victim, instead of the young black man she murdered in his own home is freaking brilliant. Sad as hell, but brilliant. RIP, Botham Jean. https://t.co/xp2Nezi9xQ
— Madame Boukman – Justice 4 Haiti 🇭🇹 (@madanboukman) October 3, 2019
BeCause the family hugged her too. Annnnnd the black bailiff gave her a silk press yesterday with all that caressing of her hair. I'm so over it. His brother about to Shoot his shot with that long A$$ hug he gave her. Shucking and Jiving is back I see 🥺😩#AmberGuyger
His mother was elated she went to jail and he turns around and gives his brothers killer a hug. Forgiveness is his right but he pretty much walked up to his mom and slapped her. pic.twitter.com/Sdd1QioaFo
What strikes me when watching this is how she responded. It reminds me of the woman who washed the feet of Christ with her tears. He then pointed out how she loved most because she was forgiven most.
The young man perhaps needs to believe that she did not intend to kill his brother and/or that she is truly sorry and/or that she isn’t a monster. It may be more damaging to him right now if he has to face that his brother was brutally murdered with intent.
This happens. Pope John Paul II visited his assailant in prison. He didn’t ask for the guy’s release, but he wanted to talk to him. I guess at the other end of the victim/survivor spectrum we have people who demand no less than the death penalty for the perpetrator.
If the kid needed to do this, I’m okay with it but I wish it were not publicized. And yes, there has been too much media obsession about “black forgiveness” and they need to back off.
Forgiveness is highly personal. People who have suffered a devastating loss need to be granted the freedom to deal with their sorrow as best as they can. For some people that means reaching out to the assailant.
The jury has convicted Amber Guyger of ten years. Of course that’s inadequate. The entire justice system is inadequate and the work must continue. pic.twitter.com/NACo3lyO4G
10 years for murdering a man in his own home, who was only 26 years old.
Yet Crystal Mason, an ex-felon in TX, who cast a provisional ballot that did not count in 2016, was sentenced to 5 years in prison after mistakenly voting.(which she is now trying to appeal). https://t.co/fakuBDGWu4
JUST IN: The #Dallas Police Department says they plan to hold a press conference following #AmberGuyger’s sentencing. Chief Hall “may address your questions at that time” according to an email to @NBCDFW.
Prosecutor asked Bertrum Jean what he was thinking when this photo was taken. (@vernonbryant took it in St. Lucia at Botham's funeral.)
"How could that happen to us, our family? How could we have lost Botham — such a sweet boy. He tried his best to live a good, honest life." pic.twitter.com/hkFuY9fndb
The jury is deliberating Guyger’s sentence. Prosecutors asked for no less than 28 years. The defense didn’t mention a specific number. #GuygerTrial#cbsdfwpic.twitter.com/PYY9uXyVlw
#AmberGuyger Prosecution is asking the jury to give Amber Guyger 28 years.
#BREAKING Sentencing deliberation begins. Amber Guyger Murder Trial jury left with this message as they head into deliberation. State asking for no less than 28 years. One year for every year Botham Jean would have been alive today. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/fuoEjHm3lI
Prosecutors tell the jury in Amber Guyger’s murder trial this is not a 5 year, 10 year or 15 year case. They ask for a stiffer sentence pic.twitter.com/cGbrcLe4np
Amber Guyger’s defense attorney argues that “every murder is different” in asking for a sentence on the low end of 5-99 year range for former officer convicted of killing Botham Jean pic.twitter.com/7iQ2Fb5qq5
Shorter Defense: Look at Amber Guyger’s Black friends. 😏
PUNISHMENT PHASE: Defense asks jurors to think of LaWanda Clark and Cathy Odhiambo when faced with questions of whether Amber Guyger was racist. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/dlM9HFwi3k
The defense rested its case in the punishment phase. Each side will get 25 minutes for closing arguments and then the jury will begin deliberating how many years Amber Guyger should spend in prison.
PUNISHMENT PHASE: Judge Tammy Kemp reminds the courtroom audience to stay quiet during closing arguments. Will remove anyone who does not comply. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/aIIVSx22yp
PUNISHMENT PHASE: LaWanda Clark credits Amber Guyger for getting her on the road to beating a crack addiction. Shows picture of Guyger at her graduation from rehab. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/3ZAyVYOoP2
Lord, the Defense brought a crackhead as a character witness. Amber Guyger met her at a drug house. If I was on the jury this would tick me off even more. Don’t play me! It’s so insulting.
#AmberGuyger LaWanda Clark is on the witness stand. Met Amber when she was in a drug house. Says Amber look at her like her life mattered.
PUNISHMENT PHASE: LaWanda Clark testifies. Said she struggled with crack addiction. Says Amber Guyger helped her on the road to recovery after they met. “I started to live again.” Guyger came to her graduation. Becomes very emotional. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/pIziMTOwRM
#AmberGuyger Brenda Sales is on the witness stand. Best friend of Amber Guyger. They’ve been friends since 7th grade. They played in the orchestra together.
PUNISHMENT PHASE: Amber Guyger’s childhood best friend, Brenda Salas, testifies how Amber was there for her when she was being bullied in grade school. “She has this light about her.” ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/c8jt4PNauv
#AmberGuyger Maribel Chavez is on the witness stand. Friend of Amber Guyger. They played in Mariachi band together.
PUNISHMENT PHASE: Amber Guyger’s friend Maribel Chavez takes the witness stand. She is very emotional talking about Guyger. Were in a mariachi group together. “She is a protector.” “She’s very selfless.” “She has a lot of love to give.” ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/6oBSW69l23
#AmberGuyger Prosecutor asked Thomas MacPherson about Amber Guyger sending text messages that she would like to pepper spray citizens at the MLK parade.
#AmberGuyger Kathy Odhiambo is on the witness stand. Dallas police officer. A friend of Amber Guyger.
PUNISHMENT PHASE: DPD Ofc. Cathy Odhiambo takes the witness stand. Testifies about her friend of 10 years, Amber Guyger. “She is so caring, selfless and thinks of others before herself.” “Amber is the sweetest person.” ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/pdI1ylSXh6
Amber Guyger’s sister is testifying for the defense in the punishment phase of the former officer’s murder trial. She’s describing her as “kind and loving” in effort to get jury to impose a light sentence pic.twitter.com/PUaMUJZxlP
#AmberGuyger Alana Guyger says a man her mother was dating touched Amber inappropriately. Says Amber wanted to be a police officer. She wanted to help people.
Botham Jean’s father tearfully recalls how he and his son would talk every Sunday morning. “My Sunday mornings have been destroyed.” #AmberGuygerTrialpic.twitter.com/UmgyGVa9kr
Bertrum Jean: How could this happen to our family? Such a sweet boy. He loved God. How could this happen to him? My family is broken hearted. I will never see him again. I still want to see him. “ #AmberGuygerTrialpic.twitter.com/hQUsm6QpF7
PUNISHMENT PHASE: Botham Jean’s father takes the witness stand. The State working to paint a very vivid picture of who Botham Jean was and what the world lost when he was killed by Amber Guyger. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/a4ArtWNuuZ
#AmberGuyger Alexis Stossel says Botham told her always find the good in every situation. He also said his idea of success is the impact you have on people.
#AmberGuyger Alexis Stossel says she told her husband, Botham is going to be in my life forever. I can’t imagine him not being in my life. Botham called her Big Tex because she is tall and from Texas.
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#AmberGuyger Punishment phase. Alexis Stossel. Friends with Botham Jean. Worked together. Says Botham was a leader. You always felt welcomed by his presence.
After spending the night in Dallas County jail, Amber Guyger (convicted in the murder of Botham Jean), is set to return to the courtroom for the remainder of the punishment / sentencing phase. ➡️ https://t.co/FsYlB6fzdipic.twitter.com/zqMchpNty6
Amber Guyger Trial: Judge is back on the bench and testimony about to resume in the sentencing phase of trial Jurors must decide how many years Guyger will serve after being convicted of murder. She faces 5-99 years.
No walk down the hallway for Amber Guyger this morning. Instead the defense is bringing in clothes for her to change into after a night in jail. #GuygerTrial#cbsdfwpic.twitter.com/tkJdJijZK1
I think the jury will take the prosecutor’s recommendation seriously because the prosecution of this case has been really good. And no one is allowed to know their recommendation until they present it to the jury. For some reason, and I can’t say why, but my gut feeling is that they won’t ask for the maximum punishment but they will ask for something substantial. And it probably doesn’t help Ms. Guyger that her social media postings, her texts, and (let’s be honest) her sexual exploits indicate her flawed character (to put it nicely). Also, juries like to see remorse and they like it real and I don’t think that Miss Amber convinced them. It’s very likely that all they will see at the end of the day is a sociopath who had a five year run pretending to be a bad ass cop with her despicable partner/boyfriend. Everything is connected, absolutely everything. It is not one bit surprising to me that the end of the line for her is murder. But at least this one will hear the cell door slam behind her and we can pray that it’s an example for other cops who truly believe they can forever kill with impunity in this country.
I’m not surprised that one of Guyger’s supporters shouted at the judge. Trash, that’s all.
How is Martin Rivera gonna work with Black officers after this is revealed?
During sentencing hearing, the state just showed a text from fellow police officer Martin Rivera to Amber Guyger in which he said he was in an area with five Black officers: “Not racist but damn." Guyger replied: “Not racist but just have a different way of working and it shows." pic.twitter.com/HUCL8VmQXq
During sentencing hearing, the state just showed a text from fellow police officer Martin Rivera to Amber Guyger in which he said he was in an area with five Black officers: “Not racist but damn." Guyger replied: “Not racist but just have a different way of working and it shows." pic.twitter.com/HUCL8VmQXq
Amber Guyger’s new mugshot after she was booked into the Dallas County Jail this afternoon after being convicted of murdering Botham Jean. @wfaapic.twitter.com/RMtDHC2lNB
According to some legal experts, the judge may have been appeal-proofing the the Amber Guyger trial outcome by including Castle Doctrine and “mistake of fact.” An appeals court may have more easily overturned the conviction if jurors weren’t allowed to consider both. #BothamJeanhttps://t.co/Mnp00uDnD5
That was my thought. I didn’t like the inclusion of The Castle Doctrine, but I figured the inclusion would make it much harder to win a new trial on appeal.
Amber Guyger is in the process of being booked into the Dallas County jail. She will remain in custody from this point forward. She is not allowed an appeal bond. #AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJeanpic.twitter.com/YUyoQsbA6f
Karen Hunter (@karenhunter) Tweeted:
The jury that heard the case against Amber Guyger had 5 black people on it. They apparently weren’t having the last-minute shenanigans with that “stand your ground” nonsense. When called, please serve on a jury. It’s one more protection against injustice. https://twitter.com/karenhunter/status/1179080192750432257?s=17
Skeptical Brotha 🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) Tweeted:
Benjamin Crump speaking the names of unarmed Black people who did not receive justice invoked a chorus of amens from #BothamJean’s family during his press conference, which is just good to my soul. https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179148216719171584?s=17
“When MLK is dead…oh wait” message retrieved from Amber Guyger’s cell phone while working as an officer during a Dallas MLK parade now used as evidence during the punishment phase of her murder trial pic.twitter.com/XBMXaemFpM
Prosecutor showing Amber Guyger’s texts of the MLK parade
Text messages from Amber Guyger's phone while she was on duty during a MLK Parade. Someone texted her when the parade is over. "When MLK is dead..oh wait…"
More controversial and racially charged text messages Amber Guyger preciously exchanged with fellow Dallas Police officers that are now being presented as evidence against her during punishment phase of her murder trial pic.twitter.com/KVNuhuRgH2
#AmberGuyger Botham’s sister is on the witness stand. Says she and mom support each other and sometimes when she calls it may be a difficult day for her. Everyone still in pain.
Jury sees picture of Botham Jean and his college friends on a mission trip to St. Lucia that he planned. Prosecution want jurors to know all about Botham Jean. Punishment phase continues. #GuygerTrial ➡️ https://t.co/voEiY4c39wpic.twitter.com/dzXTbJ9YVx
#AmberGuyger Allison Jeans says it’s been a terrible time for her since Botham was killed. She was in New York with daughter when they found out the news. She says she can’t eat, can’t sleep, had to get counseling and tries to keep the family together b/c everyone is in pain.
Botham Jean’s mother is on the witness stand during the punishment phase of Amber Guyger’s murder trial. The victim’s mother is among prosecution witnesses who will be testifying for prison time for the former Dallas officer pic.twitter.com/tTeSnpxdJc
Jury returns to the courtroom to begin punishment phase. Botham Jean’s mother takes the stand. Amber Guyger has been convicted of murdering Botham Jean in his own apartment. ➡️ https://t.co/voEiY4c39wpic.twitter.com/bmkbCvGPuB
Jury finds out that Botham Jean’s birthday was this past Sunday. They will decide how long Amber Guyger stays in jail after convicting her of murder. Botham’s mother still on the witness stand. ➡️ https://t.co/voEiY4c39wpic.twitter.com/4XZfScOurW
J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) Tweeted:
Prosecutors now plan to introduce Amber Guyger’s DPD personnel file against her during punishment phase of her murder trial. She had been involved in a police shooting, disciplined for adverse conduct, cited for a chase policy violation and others during her 5 year career https://t.co/bhFqQTUZLThttps://twitter.com/jdmiles11/status/1179105860745912326?s=17
Prosecutors now plan to introduce Amber Guyger’s DPD personnel file against her during punishment phase of her murder trial. She had been involved in a police shooting, disciplined for adverse conduct, cited for a chase policy violation and others during her 5 year career pic.twitter.com/bhFqQTUZLT
I thought it would be manslaughter or a small possibility of a hung jury. But I certainly believe the jury got it right.
I was just thinking that now that Ms. Amber Guyger is a convicted murderer, some investigative journalist/author will eventually look into her backstory. I suspect that somewhere down the road we will know more about her and why she did this. What she posted on social media was quite disturbing.
I hope this verdict provides some closure for Botham Jean’s family and friends. He was a fine young man, God knows he deserved better.
Amber Guyger’s partner and boyfriend shot a 17 yr old in the head. Watch for that case be looked at again. He deleted texts as well. He should be charged with tampering with evidence.
Without a doubt, we’re going to see this one on Dateline eventually.
I read about the other shooting not too long after she killed Botham Jean. It was that and her disturbing posts on social media that led me to think this very well could have been a thrill kill. Honestly, I haven’t changed my mind.
The prosecution’s closing argument really broke it down like a fraction. They talked about the series of unreasonable decisions but what is key is that she made the decision to kill Botham Jean before she entered the apartment, when she was still outside the door where she was safe and could have called for backup as her police training required.
They call this a series of unreasonable decisions, asking why she didn’t notice the bright red door mat, etc and why didn’t she take a second to think about what might be going on rather than enter the apartment with the intent to kill? Well, she thought about something because she drew her weapon. What if the thought that kicked in was a kill fantasy and this was an opportunity? Why did she, a police officer trained to observe, ignore absolutely everything that told her this was not her apartment? Nothing explains her behavior except her wanting to kill someone.
I know. I took a deep breath when I read that Guyger had been found guilty. It’s a shame that some Americans have to hold their breaths for a jury to convict a cop who has killed a black person or another POC because we already know the justice system is stacked against us. I still think about all of the cops who have gunned unarmed Black Americans down and have been permitted to continue on with their lives as if nothing happened. I’m still praying that George Zimmerman will get his due someday for killing Trayvon Martin for no other reason than he thought Trayvon didn’t ‘belong’ in that neighborhood.
Yeah, I still think about Trayvon Martin. I didn’t watch the series that Jay-Z did on Trayvon and I don’t know if it uncovered anything new or not. I’ve long suspected there was more to know about Zimmerman and what he was up to back in those days. He probably has a miserable life but that’s not enough, he belongs in prison.
Some folks in that crowd standing on the left side seem to be in shock. They should be. I’m hoping the verdict in this case sends a strong message to some other Americans that black lives, in fact, do matter, and that they can no longer keep treating us like 2nd Class citizens, all while enjoying the fruits of our labor.
The jury that heard the case against Amber Guyger had 5 black people on it. They apparently weren't having the last-minute shenanigans with that "stand your ground" nonsense. When called, please serve on a jury. It's one more protection against injustice.
Attorney Ben Crump: "Botham was the best that have to offer. 26-year-old college educated black man, certified public accountant, working for one of the big three accounting firms…But it shouldn't take all of that for unarmed black and brown people in America to get justice." pic.twitter.com/O1IDwjSnLi
#AmberGuyger Jason Fine told us Amber Guyger’s testimony was garbage. Prosecutors didn’t come to play. They brought the fire! 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/cOrrcDGQ3G
Skeptical Brotha 🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) Tweeted:
If you’re rejoicing over the #AmberGuyer guilty verdict as I am, you should also recognize that good prosecutors have a purpose. I’m looking at you “Kamala’s-a-cop” people. A Black man is the Dallas County District Attorney. Only progressive prosecutors hold cops accountable. https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179069060463710209?s=17
Outbursts in courtroom follow reading of guilty verdict for ex-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in wrong apartment killing.
The jury convicted Guyger of murder in the shooting of Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. https://t.co/CXrQ2VZGvN pic.twitter.com/MsTYgkOygn— ABC News (@ABC) October 1, 2019
2. The judge in #AmberGuyger’s trial didn’t rule the #CastleDoctrine applies. Only that it could. That is up to the jury to decide. Jury must believe she was reasonable in believing she was in her apartment and that Jean was a threat. https://t.co/xCYeeOWYxX#BothamJean
Just learned the Amber Guyger murder trial jury had 2 questions for the court. One about the definition of Manslaughter and one about the Castle Doctrine. Deliberations continue. ➡️ https://t.co/voEiY4c39wpic.twitter.com/dTDJIsBsOl
Civil attorneys for Botham Jean’s family says the fact that the jury in Amber Guyger’s murder trial is asking for definitions of manslaughter/castle doctrine could suggest the jury believes that the former police officer is guilty of one of the charges. Still no verdict as of 930 pic.twitter.com/QUUNFwEI9u
Civil rights attorneys Lee Merritt and Daryl Washington just told media that jury has sent questions about castle doctrine and manslaughter while deliberating verdict in Amber Guyger murder trial pic.twitter.com/NxNLRRXbF5
A look at the scene inside the Dallas County courthouse where attorneys, families of those involved, court watchers and the media are waiting for the jury to return a verdict in the Amber Guyger murder trial. pic.twitter.com/BPiZlF00M4
Amber Guyger arrives at the courthouse as we await a verdict in her murder trial. The jury has had the case since a little before 1:00 p.m. Monday. ➡️ https://t.co/voEiY4c39wpic.twitter.com/HEMqkbfx6i
Nope…I don't hate #AmberGuyer. I hate the systemic racism throughout our entire criminal justice system that's designed to oppress black & brown people & devalue our lives to the point where it would be understandable if I did hate the white cop who killed #BothamJean. Namaste
Thread 1) Don't listen to these so-called legal analysts for the #AmberGuygerTrial when they try to tell you that the judge made the right call in allowing the #CastleDoctrine b/c SHE DIDN'T!
2) Laws are instruments of justice and order. If they are not designed to produce a morally just outcome, then they are just tools of oppression. #AmberGuygerTrial
3) While it's a correct statement of the law that an accused has the right to an instruction on any defensive issue raised by the evidence, any assertion that the #CastleDoctine is somehow implicated by the evidence in the #AmberGuygerTrial or applicable to her defense is BS.
4) Working on the #TrayvonMartin case, I saw up close and personal what can happen when laws, like SYG, are not grounded in justice and order, but written only to serve certain agendas. The legislative intent of those "laws" are easily perverted & diluted until they mean nothing.
5) I use to tell my law students that if they ever wanted to know what the law was on an issue, to just do a gut check and ask themselves what would be the JUST and ORDERLY thing to do, because that's usually the law. So…
6) I'm telling you the same thing…before you listen to those lawyers in the media telling you that the #CastleDoctrine applies to the facts presented in the #AmberGuygerTrial, do a gut-check…is that a morally just and orderly application of the law?
GZ took Trayvon Martin’s last screams and claimed them as his own.
#AmberGuyger took Botham Jean’s rights under the Castle doctrine and claimed them as her own.
Taney’s law: Blacks have no rights which the white man is bound to respect.
“What they take back into that jury room is the value of a black life” Words from civil attorneys for family of Botham Jean speaking after closing arguments of Amber Guyger murder trial. Jury is deliberating whether she is guilty or murder, manslaughter or not guilty. pic.twitter.com/YowT6vsPrW
#AmberGuyger Just unbelievable. The Defense is trying to take all the rights of the Castle doctrine meant to protect a home owner from intruders and give it to an intruder because Amber Guyger thought it was her apartment. Just stripped the Black home owner of his rights. WOW!
“Not one person heard it because she didn’t say it” Prosecutors argue that Amber Guyger never yelled “let me see your hands” to Botham Jean before she shot and killed him. pic.twitter.com/98M0vcbGwn
CLOSING: Lead prosecutor, Jason Hermus: “She shot him dead in the heart.” “The second shot went where his head would have been.” Hermus’ rebuttal to to the assertion that Amber Guyger couldn’t see well in the apartment. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/zEDsm6OmIy
Hermus: She was safe and secure outside. She decides to go in and engage. She did not take the option to use less lethal force.#AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJean
CLOSING: Lead prosecutor, Jason Hermus: “This defendant committed murder.” Now walking jurors through his argument why self defense is not an option in this case. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/S3BqLd0Ymg
CLOSING: Lead prosecutor, Jason Hermus, starts rebuttal argument. Says a 5-year trained police officer, Amber Guyger, was not observant. Says it was unacceptable and unreasonable. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/oWwzweTkVy
“Sexting and speculation” is all state’s case against Amber Guyger is about argues her defense attorney to a jury during closing arguments in her murder trial pic.twitter.com/ZXhWTsIQug
#Defense AmberGuyger spent her life trying to do the right thing.
Amber Guyger didn’t not use her radio to call for backup, didn’t perform CPR, didn’t use gloves, no blood on hands or uniform, texted Martin Rivera while Botham Jean lay dying.
Botham Jean was IN his own home. Amber Guyger was the intruder!
CLOSING: Defense talking about the bullet trajectory. Saying Botham Jean could have been coming at Amber Guyger and ducked before being shot. Calls the incident a “perfect storm.” ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/LrpkrrWPKR
Defense Attorney: 44 percent of people who live on the 3 and 4 floors made the same mistake of going to the wrong floor. Are they reasonable? THere own witnesses made the same mistake. #AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJean
Defense Attorney: You heard about texts during the 911 call. You can hate her for doing that and be unhappy but you can't convict here. That was designed to upset you and make you anger. #AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJean
CLOSING: Defense attorney Toby Shook using Amber Guyger’s police equipment to show how she may have missed indicators she was on the wrong floor and at Botham Jean’s apartment. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/iJjh6RUJPc
“Anyone mortally wounded has to be tended to. But what does that do with what happened the apartment? Nothing at all. it’s designed to get you upset, to get you emotional” Defense in closing arguments of Amber Guyger murder trial about her reaction after Botham Jean shooting pic.twitter.com/EGftddA0UA
Defense attorney: What happened afterwards is distraction. Did you do CPR? why did you not use walkie talkie? all distractions that happened after the fact. What does that have to do with what happened the moment of the shooting? #AmberGuygerMurderTrial
CLOSING: Defense attorney Toby Shook also work with these jurors during jury selection. Reminds jurors of conversations they had during jury selection. Shows this slide they saw weeks ago. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/QBkIFRAtXc
Jason Fine. We can’t have intruders busting into someone’s home and claiming Castle doctrine as a defense.
CLOSING: Prosecutor Jason Fine said it’s not an acquittal matter. It is Murder vs. Manslaughter. He said this is a clear case of intent to kill – murder. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/ZSsRMfQvor
CLOSING: Prosecutor working to push jury away from Castle Doctrine defense. Reminds that this was Botham Jean’s home not Guyger’s. Said Castle Doctrine should protect Jean. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/zVsVpyrmNB
CLOSING: Prosecutor: Guyger made the decision outside the door she was going to go in commando style. She could have retreated like a reasonable person. “He was sitting and eating ice cream.” ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/U5GFgCZZ7C
Prosecution says Amber Guyger is trying to use the Castle doctrine. Castle doctrine is for home owners against an intruder. Amber Guyger is the intruder! It’s not her apartment.
Prosecutors Closing arguments: They started by saying Guyger's testimony was garbage and 99 percent of trial has been about her. #BothamJean#AmberGuygerTrial
Prosecution is killing it. He’s telling the jury all the things Amber Guyger missed. She was on the wrong floor, red mat, plant, wrong apartment. A trained professional.
Prosecutors: The ice cream was still frozen that Botham Jean was eating when Amber Guyger barged into his apartment and shot him dead in his own home. #AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJean
#Breaking News that the judge presiding over the Amber Guyger murder trial will include lesser offenses such as manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for the jury to consider. The former officer was indicted for murder. pic.twitter.com/N349KVfC0s
The jury instructions invite jurors to acquit AmberGuyger if they believe she accidentally ended up at Botham’s apartment & believed he was an intruder. We’ve conceded she believed she was at her apt BUT she committed murder by killing Bo w/o experiencing an articulable threat. pic.twitter.com/S8r0cijlVT
Allowing "Mistake of fact" into the jury charge is huge. The state even said if the jury believes Guyger thought she was in her apartment and was mistaken the jury then will have to vote to acquit on the murder charge. Judge says she will leave it up to the jury to determine
Judge Tammy Kemp asks attorneys about their closing arguement plans. Each side will argue no more than an hour. The Defense will split between attorneys Toby Shook and Robert Rogers. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/aq4bnaTy7V
Judge Tammy Kemp will allow mistake of fact in. State wanted it excluded saying if jury thinks Guyger believed she was in the wrong place then they have to find her not guilty. Judge overruled state’s objection. pic.twitter.com/qPP5LvESIb
Guyger: State wants "mistake of fact" excluded from jury charge. This is Guyger's entire defense. She claims she thought she was in her apartment. #AmberGuygerTrial#BothamJean
This is what I gathered from what just happened in the #AmberGuygerTrial.
At Police Academy, she
Didn’t learn CPR properly Didn’t learn how to deescalate Didn’t learn how to be aware of surroundings. Didn’t know how to use first aid supplies properly. Learned how to shoot.
Judge will allow the jury to consider the castle doctrine in their deliberations. The castle doctrine is a stand your ground type law in Texas. #AmberGuygerTrial
#AmberGuyger Attorneys and Judge Tammy Kemp discuss jury instructions
Guyger Trial: Prosecutors do not want the jury to consider the castle doctrine in their deliberations. The castle doctrine under Texas law presumes you acted reasonably and justifiably if you use deadly force to defend yourself against an intruder who is in your home.
#BothamJean’s parents were kind enough to invite me and photographer @VBdmnphoto into their home here in St. Lucia. We talked about their fears, safety in the U.S., police shootings and what it means to get justice for their son. 1/5 https://t.co/16O7kFmf4Ypic.twitter.com/qD2VQgHW08
It appears Guyger's defense team is prepared to rest its case this morning. The state can call rebuttal witnesses. before closing arguments. Attorneys arguing now before the judge what wording will be used in the charge. #AmberGuygerTrial
Week two of Guyger Trial begins: Jury not in the courtroom. Attorneys going over what will be included in the charge. The judge reads the charge just before closing arguments. The charge will include all things the jury must consider when deciding their verdict.#AmberGuygerTrial
Sounds like court will begin at 8:30 but jury won’t come in until 9:30, according to bailiffs. Follow @jdmiles11 for live updates while I’m inside the courtroom. #GuygerTrial#cbsdfw
Today is Botham Jean’s birthday… Botham Jean would’ve been 28 years old if he wasn’t killed in his own home while watching TV and eating ice cream. pic.twitter.com/l6pfQaG9YG
Amber Guyger arrives for day 7 of her murder trial. A jury will soon decide if Guyger was reasonable in her actions when she shot and killed Botham Jean in his own apartment. ➡️ https://t.co/uoaVaQRgBGpic.twitter.com/oeST1z16N9
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Judge Tammy Kemp hugged Botham Jean’s family first. My friend Mythe lives in Dallas and knows the judge. My friend says she’s a Delta and is a deaconess at her church. The Spirit of God was at work in the court and the judge recognized the moving of the Holy Spirit.
Botham Jean’s family showed the country the love of Christ.
I’ll fight about injustice until the cows come home but I am not going to fight against the work of Christ. I may not be where Botham Jean’s family are just yet so I step back and let the Lord do his work.
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Marcus H. Johnson (@marcushjohnson) Tweeted:
Maybe I will write about the forgiveness narrative and how its really just a slightly veiled power play to keep Black folks “in their place” even after they’ve been seriously wronged. Honestly I despise the forgiveness narrative so much. https://twitter.com/marcushjohnson/status/1179564130409308160?s=17
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I just couldn’t last night. I had to get offline for a few hours. That foolishness was too much for me.😠😠😠
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Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) Tweeted:
THE VALUE OF BLACK LIFE
AMBER GUYGER: Dallas cop, murdered #BothamJean, 28-yr-old Black man
10 YRS
JASON VAN DYKE: Chicago cop, murdered #LaquanMcDonald, 17-yr-old black boy
6 YRS
KELONTRE BAREFIELD, Black Ohio man, killed #Jethro (a police DOG)
34 YRS
AmeriKKKa https://t.co/m4cW0zTUmg https://twitter.com/TalbertSwan/status/1179511866789449728?s=17
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God bless this mother..
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Meanwhile..
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And there you have it..
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The young man perhaps needs to believe that she did not intend to kill his brother and/or that she is truly sorry and/or that she isn’t a monster. It may be more damaging to him right now if he has to face that his brother was brutally murdered with intent.
This happens. Pope John Paul II visited his assailant in prison. He didn’t ask for the guy’s release, but he wanted to talk to him. I guess at the other end of the victim/survivor spectrum we have people who demand no less than the death penalty for the perpetrator.
If the kid needed to do this, I’m okay with it but I wish it were not publicized. And yes, there has been too much media obsession about “black forgiveness” and they need to back off.
Forgiveness is highly personal. People who have suffered a devastating loss need to be granted the freedom to deal with their sorrow as best as they can. For some people that means reaching out to the assailant.
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https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179507718467https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179507718467407872407872
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#AmberGuyger Breaking News: #AmberGuyger has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean
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that is so wrong. AN INSULT
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Yea.. but the brother hugged and tenderly held the delicate damsel as she sobbed..
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Damn. I really thought the jury would be take the prosecutors seriously and get closer to the 28 years that Guyger deserves.
Well, I guess Ms. Guyger is relieved. She can quit her crying and do the time.
She got off light. Too damn light for such an egregious crime.
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For a minute there I thought there would be real justice.
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#AmberGuyger Prosecution is asking the jury to give Amber Guyger 28 years.
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#AmberGuyger Botham Jean had a nickname for his mother. He called his mother GG
Trayvon Martin had a nickname for his mother. He called his mother cupcake
❤️❤️❤️
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Shorter Defense: Look at Amber Guyger’s Black friends. 😏
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#AmberGuyger Closing arguments. Prosecution bringing up Amber Guyger mocking Dr King’s death, pepper spraying citizens there. Talking about a racist dog.
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Lord, the Defense brought a crackhead as a character witness. Amber Guyger met her at a drug house. If I was on the jury this would tick me off even more. Don’t play me! It’s so insulting.
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#AmberGuyger LaWanda Clark is on the witness stand. Met Amber when she was in a drug house. Says Amber look at her like her life mattered.
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#AmberGuyger Brenda Sales is on the witness stand. Best friend of Amber Guyger. They’ve been friends since 7th grade. They played in the orchestra together.
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#AmberGuyger Maribel Chavez is on the witness stand. Friend of Amber Guyger. They played in Mariachi band together.
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#AmberGuyger Prosecutor asked Thomas MacPherson about Amber Guyger sending text messages that she would like to pepper spray citizens at the MLK parade.
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#AmberGuyger Prosecutor is asking Thomas MacPherson about those text messages.
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#AmberGuyger Thomas Macpherson is on the witness stand. Dallas police officer.
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#AmberGuyger Rhonda Richardson is on the witness stand. Dallas police officer.
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#AmberGuyger Kathy Odhiambo is on the witness stand. Dallas police officer. A friend of Amber Guyger.
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#AmberGuyger Alana Guyger says a man her mother was dating touched Amber inappropriately. Says Amber wanted to be a police officer. She wanted to help people.
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#AmberGuyger Alana Guyger is on the witness stand. Amber Guyger’s sister.
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#AmberGuyger Karen Guyger says Amber was sexually molested by a man she was dating.
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#AmberGuyger Amber Guyger’s mother, Karen Guyger, is on the witness stand.
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What a stark stark difference between #BothamJean’s life and Amber Guyger’s life
He was a loving kind person living a Christian life, making an impact on every person he came in contact with, always helping people
Amber was a racist bully, glorified violence, taunted people etc
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That’s what I was thinking.
This really is a collision of two worlds, two cultures.
It is heart wrenching what has been done to the Jean family.
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#AmberGuyger Bertrum Jean, Botham’s dad breaks down crying on the witness stand.
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#AmberGuyger Alexis Stossel says Botham told her always find the good in every situation. He also said his idea of success is the impact you have on people.
😭😭😭
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#AmberGuyger Alexis Stossel says she told her husband, Botham is going to be in my life forever. I can’t imagine him not being in my life. Botham called her Big Tex because she is tall and from Texas.
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#AmberGuyger Punishment phase. Alexis Stossel. Friends with Botham Jean. Worked together. Says Botham was a leader. You always felt welcomed by his presence.
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#AmberGuyger Defense requested Amber Guyger not wear leg irons to court in front of the jury. Judge Tammy Kemp allows request.
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Amber Guyger guilty verdict sends strong message
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Bernie’s 3rd house 💄🥀 (@OjPats4) Tweeted:
Amber Guyger:*crying white girl tears*
Prosecutor: Objection, Your Honor. I cannot understand what she’s saying.
Me:💀 https://twitter.com/OjPats4/status/1179149179895128066?s=17
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I read that the jury will decide her sentence which could range from 5 to 99 years.
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Right! What do you think she will get?
WFFA’s Tanya Eiserer says someone shouted “shut up” when Judge Tammy Kemp read the verdict.
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I think the jury will take the prosecutor’s recommendation seriously because the prosecution of this case has been really good. And no one is allowed to know their recommendation until they present it to the jury. For some reason, and I can’t say why, but my gut feeling is that they won’t ask for the maximum punishment but they will ask for something substantial. And it probably doesn’t help Ms. Guyger that her social media postings, her texts, and (let’s be honest) her sexual exploits indicate her flawed character (to put it nicely). Also, juries like to see remorse and they like it real and I don’t think that Miss Amber convinced them. It’s very likely that all they will see at the end of the day is a sociopath who had a five year run pretending to be a bad ass cop with her despicable partner/boyfriend. Everything is connected, absolutely everything. It is not one bit surprising to me that the end of the line for her is murder. But at least this one will hear the cell door slam behind her and we can pray that it’s an example for other cops who truly believe they can forever kill with impunity in this country.
I’m not surprised that one of Guyger’s supporters shouted at the judge. Trash, that’s all.
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Alissa Finley, Botham Jean’s sister, takes the stand during punishment phase in Amber Guyger trial
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Allison Jean, Botham Jean’s mother, takes the stand during punishment phase in Amber Guyger
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How is Martin Rivera gonna work with Black officers after this is revealed?
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Amber Guyger found guilty; punishment phase to continue Wednesday
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That was my thought. I didn’t like the inclusion of The Castle Doctrine, but I figured the inclusion would make it much harder to win a new trial on appeal.
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The diversity of the jury mattered 👏👏
They didn’t fall for her tears
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Karen Hunter (@karenhunter) Tweeted:
The jury that heard the case against Amber Guyger had 5 black people on it. They apparently weren’t having the last-minute shenanigans with that “stand your ground” nonsense. When called, please serve on a jury. It’s one more protection against injustice. https://twitter.com/karenhunter/status/1179080192750432257?s=17
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Skeptical Brotha 🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) Tweeted:
Benjamin Crump speaking the names of unarmed Black people who did not receive justice invoked a chorus of amens from #BothamJean’s family during his press conference, which is just good to my soul. https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179148216719171584?s=17
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Prosecutor showing Amber Guyger’s texts of the MLK parade
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#AmberGuyger Botham’s sister is on the witness stand. Says she and mom support each other and sometimes when she calls it may be a difficult day for her. Everyone still in pain.
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Botham was very close and loving to his mom. He sounds like my Josh. 😢
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#AmberGuyger Allison Jeans says it’s been a terrible time for her since Botham was killed. She was in New York with daughter when they found out the news. She says she can’t eat, can’t sleep, had to get counseling and tries to keep the family together b/c everyone is in pain.
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And she will take that pain to her grave.
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J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) Tweeted:
Prosecutors now plan to introduce Amber Guyger’s DPD personnel file against her during punishment phase of her murder trial. She had been involved in a police shooting, disciplined for adverse conduct, cited for a chase policy violation and others during her 5 year career https://t.co/bhFqQTUZLT https://twitter.com/jdmiles11/status/1179105860745912326?s=17
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What it’s going to show is that they should have fired her a long time ago especially given the kind of trash she was posting on social media.
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* should have been fired *
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Disregard the correction.
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#AmberGuyger Sentencing phase. OMG! Judge is discussing Amber Guyger Pinterest account. 👀👀
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#AmberGuyger Punishment phase. Prosecutors plan to introduce Amber Guyger’s Dallas Police Department personnel file against her.
Disciplined for adverse conduct
Cited for a chase policy violation
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Amber-Guyger-Verdict_Dallas-Fort-Worth-561880512.html
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Amber Guyger sentencing phase…..
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I thought it would be manslaughter or a small possibility of a hung jury. But I certainly believe the jury got it right.
I was just thinking that now that Ms. Amber Guyger is a convicted murderer, some investigative journalist/author will eventually look into her backstory. I suspect that somewhere down the road we will know more about her and why she did this. What she posted on social media was quite disturbing.
I hope this verdict provides some closure for Botham Jean’s family and friends. He was a fine young man, God knows he deserved better.
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Amber Guyger’s partner and boyfriend shot a 17 yr old in the head. Watch for that case be looked at again. He deleted texts as well. He should be charged with tampering with evidence.
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Without a doubt, we’re going to see this one on Dateline eventually.
I read about the other shooting not too long after she killed Botham Jean. It was that and her disturbing posts on social media that led me to think this very well could have been a thrill kill. Honestly, I haven’t changed my mind.
The prosecution’s closing argument really broke it down like a fraction. They talked about the series of unreasonable decisions but what is key is that she made the decision to kill Botham Jean before she entered the apartment, when she was still outside the door where she was safe and could have called for backup as her police training required.
They call this a series of unreasonable decisions, asking why she didn’t notice the bright red door mat, etc and why didn’t she take a second to think about what might be going on rather than enter the apartment with the intent to kill? Well, she thought about something because she drew her weapon. What if the thought that kicked in was a kill fantasy and this was an opportunity? Why did she, a police officer trained to observe, ignore absolutely everything that told her this was not her apartment? Nothing explains her behavior except her wanting to kill someone.
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The guilty verdict is a huge relief.
Thank God.
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I know. I took a deep breath when I read that Guyger had been found guilty. It’s a shame that some Americans have to hold their breaths for a jury to convict a cop who has killed a black person or another POC because we already know the justice system is stacked against us. I still think about all of the cops who have gunned unarmed Black Americans down and have been permitted to continue on with their lives as if nothing happened. I’m still praying that George Zimmerman will get his due someday for killing Trayvon Martin for no other reason than he thought Trayvon didn’t ‘belong’ in that neighborhood.
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Yeah, I still think about Trayvon Martin. I didn’t watch the series that Jay-Z did on Trayvon and I don’t know if it uncovered anything new or not. I’ve long suspected there was more to know about Zimmerman and what he was up to back in those days. He probably has a miserable life but that’s not enough, he belongs in prison.
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Some folks in that crowd standing on the left side seem to be in shock. They should be. I’m hoping the verdict in this case sends a strong message to some other Americans that black lives, in fact, do matter, and that they can no longer keep treating us like 2nd Class citizens, all while enjoying the fruits of our labor.
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Diverse jury. Black. White. Latino. Asian. #America
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Skeptical Brotha 🌈 (@skepticalbrotha) Tweeted:
If you’re rejoicing over the #AmberGuyer guilty verdict as I am, you should also recognize that good prosecutors have a purpose. I’m looking at you “Kamala’s-a-cop” people. A Black man is the Dallas County District Attorney. Only progressive prosecutors hold cops accountable. https://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1179069060463710209?s=17
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#AmberGuyger sentencing to begin at 2pm ET
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Outbursts in courtroom follow reading of guilty verdict for ex-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in wrong apartment killing.
The jury convicted Guyger of murder in the shooting of Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. https://t.co/CXrQ2VZGvN pic.twitter.com/MsTYgkOygn— ABC News (@ABC) October 1, 2019
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He had his whole life ahead of him😪😪😪
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AmberGuyer Breaking News! Amber Guyger has been found guilty of murder
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just wanted to thank you SG2. Thanks so much for covering this. This never should have happened. That poor family.
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I have to take some time to just cry. Justice has been served. Tears are roping down as I type. 😭😭😭😭😭
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#AmberGuyger We’ve got a red light from the jury. What does it mean? Verdict?
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Deliberations continue in the Amber Guyger murder trial
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#AmberGuyer This waiting for a verdict got me hyperventilating. Deliberations start up again at 8:30am. Pray for justice! #BothamJean
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#AmberGuyer The jury has ended for today and will resume deliberations in the morning at 8:30am
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GZ took Trayvon Martin’s last screams and claimed them as his own.
#AmberGuyger took Botham Jean’s rights under the Castle doctrine and claimed them as her own.
Taney’s law: Blacks have no rights which the white man is bound to respect.
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#AmberGuyger Jury deliberations have begun. We’re now on verdict watch.
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#AmberGuyger Just unbelievable. The Defense is trying to take all the rights of the Castle doctrine meant to protect a home owner from intruders and give it to an intruder because Amber Guyger thought it was her apartment. Just stripped the Black home owner of his rights. WOW!
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#AmberGuyger Prosecutor Jason Hermus is a beast! #JusticeForBothamJean
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#AmberGuyger Prosecution begins rebuttal argument
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#Defense AmberGuyger spent her life trying to do the right thing.
Amber Guyger didn’t not use her radio to call for backup, didn’t perform CPR, didn’t use gloves, no blood on hands or uniform, texted Martin Rivera while Botham Jean lay dying.
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Botham Jean was IN his own home. Amber Guyger was the intruder!
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#AmberGuyger Defense argument is weak coffee.
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Pure trash argument. It’s horrible.
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SHEER BULLSHYT!
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#AmberGuyger Defense begins closing arguments
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Jason Fine. We can’t have intruders busting into someone’s home and claiming Castle doctrine as a defense.
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You better bring it, Jason Fine!
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Prosecution says Amber Guyger is trying to use the Castle doctrine. Castle doctrine is for home owners against an intruder. Amber Guyger is the intruder! It’s not her apartment.
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Prosecution is killing it. He’s telling the jury all the things Amber Guyger missed. She was on the wrong floor, red mat, plant, wrong apartment. A trained professional.
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#AmberGuyger Prosecution begins closing arguments
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Prayers right now for the jury to do the right thing.
#JusticeForBothamJean
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#AmberGuyger Judge Tammy Kemp is reading jury instructions. Closing arguments begin soon.
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Oh Dear God!
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#AmberGuyger The Defense has rested their case. Closing arguments begins soon.
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#AmberGuyger Attorneys and Judge Tammy Kemp discuss jury instructions
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Just look at her face.
Terrible actress. Everyone sees right through her.
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Day 7 coverage of the Amber Guyger trial
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