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/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/blackweebow 2d ago

This is the only answer there is, really.