Here's why the city of Dallas wasn't held liable in the Botham Jean shooting
The family's attorney said the city should share in liability with Amber Guyger for hiring her and training her. However, the city filed a motion to be removed from the lawsuit, and it was granted. A Dallas appellate attorney explains why.
Botham Jean's family awarded nearly $100M in civil wrongful death case
The family was only seeking $54.4 million. They say any money they do collect will go to help others, like Botham would have wanted.
Botham Jean posed no threat to Amber Guyger at time of shooting, expert testifies
A crime scene reconstruction expert testified that Botham Jean posed no threat to Amber Guyger when he was shot.
Botham Jean's family suing Amber Guyger for millions
A civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of killing Botham Jean in 2018, got underway on Monday.
Jury selected in Amber Guyger civil lawsuit
Guyger does not have legal representation in the suit and won't be in the courtroom at her request. The trial is expected to last three days.
Amber Guyger denied parole after serving 5 years for Botham Jean’s murder
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was denied parole after serving half of her 10-year sentence for Botham Jean’s murder.
Amber Guyger now eligible for parole in Botham Jean's murder
Former police officer Amber Guyger is serving a 10-year sentence for the murder of Botham Jean in his Dallas apartment in 2018.
Wednesday marks 5 years since Botham Jean’s murder in Dallas
Family and friends of a man shot and killed by a Dallas police officer five years ago are encouraging people to spread acts of service and kindness in his honor.
Botham Jean's sister shares story of her family's grief in new book
The sister of Botham Jean, the man who was murdered by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, is sharing her family’s story of grief in a new book.
Man back in Dallas to face charges for killing Amber Guyger trial witness
Botham Jean's neighbor, Joshua Brown, testified in former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger's murder trial and was killed just days after that testimony.
Supreme Court refuses to review Amber Guyger’s case
The United States Supreme Court decided not to review the murder conviction of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
Amber Guyger's murder conviction, sentence upheld by court
The state's highest criminal court rejected Amber Guyger's latest attempt to have her murder conviction thrown out.
Amber Guyger's appeal for rehearing again denied by Texas court
A Texas appeals court again upheld the murder conviction of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Botham Jean, in his home.
Documentary screening marks three years since Botham Jean’s death
To mark three years since Botham Jean died, a documentary will be screened Monday night at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
'Bo's Law' passes Texas House, heads to Senate for consideration
If it becomes law it would make it a crime for police officers to turn off dash or body cameras during an investigation.
'Bo’s Law' proposal would clarify castle doctrine in Texas
A portion of the Botham Jean Act, or Bo’s Law, is designed to clarify the castle doctrine.
Portion of Lamar Street renamed in honor of Botham Jean
A street in Dallas has been renamed in honor of Botham Jean.
Portion of Lamar Street to be renamed in honor of Botham Jean on March 27
A date has been set to rename four miles of Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard in honor of the man killed by an off-duty officer inside his own home.
Court date set for Amber Guyger's appeal hearing
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger will get a chance to overturn her murder conviction next month.
Dallas City Council approves renaming street after Botham Jean
The renamed portion of the street will include his former apartment building and the Dallas Police Department headquarters.