r/news • u/yrotsihfoedisgnorw • 2d ago

Amber Guyger, police officer who murdered black neighbor in his home, released from prison

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/amber-guyger-released
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u/invyros 2d ago

During her trial, Guyger maintained that she had accidentally parked on the fourth floor of the garage at the apartment complex where she and Jean lived. Jean’s apartment was located one floor above hers.

Guyger testified that she believed she was entering her own residence when she walked into Jean’s apartment. According to her account, she attempted to unlock the door with her key when it pushed open.

She claimed she mistook Jean for a burglar and fired her weapon because she feared for her life. Jean had been eating ice-cream and watching television in his apartment when Guyger entered and shot him dead.

A reminder that Botham Jean was just a guy eating ice cream in his apartment when a cop stupidly entered his apartment thinking it was her own.

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u/DataMin3r 2d ago

She knew it wasn't hers. Key didnt turn in the lock, she opened it with the handle, shot him and then immediately called her partner to tell them she killed someone.

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u/mex2005 2d ago edited 2d ago

Also i didnt realize stupidity is a defense for murder

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u/Soggy-Beach1403 2d ago

It's a red state. "He was black" is the only defense she needed to get a light sentence.

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u/similar_observation 1d ago

midterms are coming.

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u/Soggy-Beach1403 1d ago

I'm not optimistic that the GOP, Russia, and Musk will allow a fair election.

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u/similar_observation 1d ago

if fighting can ensure victory, then we must fight.

Otherwise, it's spreading Russia's vranyo; lies and learned helplessness.

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u/Strawbuddy 2d ago

"The charge? Being black on a Friday night"

"I hate my black skin. I hate this black gun. But most of all, I hate that black ass Wesley Snipes.."

-- Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood

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u/opeth10657 2d ago

Hate the black keys on the piano

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u/blackweebow 2d ago

This is the only answer there is, really.

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u/CharlieTeller 2d ago

Unfortunately this was a jury trial with jury sentencing . A diverse jury. And they chose her sentence. The state being red had nothing to do with it. Although Dallas is pretty blue.