By Khalifah Talib
Why this petition matters
Amber Renee Guyger #02283505
Petition to Deny Parole for Amber Guyger
To the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles,
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the parole request of Amber Guyger, convicted of the murder of Botham Jean, be denied.
On September 6, 2018, Botham Jean, a 26-year-old accountant, was tragically shot and killed in his own apartment by Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer. This incident has deeply affected our community and highlighted significant issues within our justice system.
Amber Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to ten years in prison. This sentence was intended to serve as a measure of justice for Botham Jean and his family, and as a statement that such actions will not be tolerated. Granting parole at this time would undermine the severity of the crime and the justice that was sought through the legal process.
Botham Jean was an innocent man, enjoying the safety of his own home when his life was unjustly taken. His family and our community continue to grieve his loss. Allowing Amber Guyger to be released early would not only be a disservice to Botham Jean’s memory but also to the principles of justice and accountability.
We believe that Amber Guyger should serve her full sentence as a reflection of the gravity of her actions and to uphold the integrity of our justice system. We urge the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to deny her parole request and ensure that justice is fully served for Botham Jean and his family.
Sincerely,
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[Your Address]
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Related Article: ” Amber Guyger: US ex-cop who killed Neighbour found guilty”
By BBC News
A US former police officer who shot dead her neighbour inside his own apartment in Dallas has been found guilty of murder. Amber Guyger, 31, argued she killed Botham Jean, 26, after mistakenly thinking she was in her own flat and that he was an intruder. The verdict comes after a tense seven-day trial in which Guyger admitted: “I shot an innocent man.” The four-year police veteran is facing a possible life sentence in prison. Cheers broke out as the verdict was announced. Guyger slumped down at the defence table and wept.
Victim was eating ice cream when he was shot
Guyger’s lawyers argued she was distracted by sexually suggestive texts with another police officer and had just completed a nearly 14-hour shift when she made “a series of horrible mistakes” on the night of 6 September 2018. Prosecutors accused her of bursting into Jean’s apartment “commando-style” and firing at him while he was eating a bowl of ice cream on his sofa.
Read More at Amber Guyger: US ex-cop who killed neighbour found guilty | Caribbean American Weekly Newspaper
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