Amber Guyger, police officer who murdered black neighbor in his home, released from prison
Guyger, convicted of murder of Botham Jean in Dallas in 2018, served seven years of 10-year sentence The former Dallas police officer who was convicted of…
The Guardian reports: Guyger, convicted of murder of Botham Jean in Dallas in 2018, served seven years of 10-year sentence The former Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean after entering his apartment and shooting him in 2018 was released from prison on Friday morning after spending seven years in prison.
This lifestyle story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Amber Guyger, Botham Jean and Dallas.
Why it matters
Stories like this can help readers think about choices in their own daily lives.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Amber Guyger, Botham Jean, Dallas, Texas
- Section
- Lifestyle
- Figure cited
- Amber Guyger, 38, regained her freedom a little more than two weeks after the Texas board of pardons and paroles approved her release, despite opposition from Jean’s family. (The Guardian)
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
CEO Elon Musk might have relocated its HQ to Texas, but yet again he has returned to California’s showbiz industry to hawk his wares; last time it…
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and land Elon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model…
The Tesla Roadster flew, drove upside down, and hit 60mph in under a second
Tesla demonstrated its next-generation Roadster at an event in Waco, Texas, where the electric supercar drove upside down, briefly flew, and…
Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations
Voting registration organizations accuse Texas officials of failing to ensure eligible voters can register properly Texas election officials are…
Kitchen utensils with family stories to tell | Letters
Guardian readers reflect and reminisce about the cooking equipment that has been significant in their families Among the wedding presents from 1963…
Lustrous locks can come at a price for your cat | Letter
Amy Goodwill points out that although minoxidil may be beneficial for hair loss, it is highly toxic if ingested by a pet Sali Hughes’s article (Sali…
Game, set and tache: Carlos Alcarez joins growing trend for a stylish top lip
Tennis superstar is latest celebrity to sport a ‘refined’ moustache which is a long way from bushy Tom Selleck look The tennis superstar Carlos…
E.l.f. Beauty CFO Mandy Fields on consumers, pricing and building a foundation in cosmetics
Beauty CFO, says E.l.f. is staying true to its mission of making beauty accessible and is using social media to create brand awareness.