A jury has found Amber Guyger guilty of murder
After shooting Jean, Guyger called 911 but apparently administered “minimal” aid while she waited for help. She told the jury during trial,"I never wanted to take an innocent person's life. I'm so sorry. This is not about hate — it's about being scared.",” and told the jury: “This has to do with that defendant making unreasonable decisions that put her in that seat and [Jean] in the ground.
on behalf of the Jean family."What happened on September 6, 2018, is clear to everyone: This officer saw a black man and shot, without reason and without justification. The jury’s thoughtful verdict sets a powerful precedent for future cases, telling law enforcement officers that they cannot hide behind the badge but instead will face justice for their wrongful actions.”
The conviction comes amid continued instances of police brutality and lackluster responses from the criminal justice system. Such violence, especially by non-Black officers against Black victims,
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