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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amber Guyger murder conviction upheld by Texas appeals court
A panel of three state judges ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean.
A panel of three state judges ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean.
Court questions Amber Guyger’s lawyer in attempt to overturn conviction in Botham Jean murder
The hearing happened before a three judge panel of the Fifth Court of Appeals. The panel is reviewing whether the evidence against Guyger was sufficient to prove shooting and killing Botham Jean was murder.
The hearing happened before a three judge panel of the Fifth Court of Appeals. The panel is reviewing whether the evidence against Guyger was sufficient to prove shooting and killing Botham Jean was murder.
Amber Guyger to appeal murder conviction in killing of Botham Jean at Tuesday hearing
Amber Guyger’s attorneys are appealing to have the charge reduced and her sentence based on that reduced charge.
Amber Guyger’s attorneys are appealing to have the charge reduced and her sentence based on that reduced charge.
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.
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger will get a chance to overturn her murder conviction next month.
Amber Guyger appeals murder conviction, asks for a lesser charge and sentence
The legal team for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has filed an appeal with the Fifth Court of Appeals in hopes of overturning her murder conviction.
The legal team for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has filed an appeal with the Fifth Court of Appeals in hopes of overturning her murder conviction.
Dallas Police Association president cleared of wrongdoing in Guyger case
The president of the Dallas Police Association was cleared by a grand jury for his actions the night of Botham Jean's murder.
The president of the Dallas Police Association was cleared by a grand jury for his actions the night of Botham Jean's murder.
Botham Jean's family to appeal ruling dismissing Dallas from wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyers representing the family of Botham Jean have filed a notice of appeal with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans after a federal judge removed the city of Dallas from their civil rights lawsuit.
Lawyers representing the family of Botham Jean have filed a notice of appeal with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans after a federal judge removed the city of Dallas from their civil rights lawsuit.
Dallas dismissed from Botham Jean wrongful death lawsuit
The city of Dallas has been dismissed from the Botham Jean wrongful death lawsuit.
The city of Dallas has been dismissed from the Botham Jean wrongful death lawsuit.