GUILTY TX - Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger, indicted for Murder of Botham Shem Jean #6

[UKslueth2018]

The quotes are worse.. And her comments. She is agressive and potentially racist from what I have seen.. Sad for his family and this is not good for humanity in general.. Colour should never come into it imo

 

[sloane7777]

whoa!!!! she is a horrible human!!!

 

[Hraefn]

I'm confused, (of course) is this what's called victim statement? I think that's what it's called?

This is the sentencing phase, which sometimes contains victim impact statements. Usually those are full statements read or submitted in writing to the judge. This question and answer is testimony for the sentencing phase rather than a direct victim impact statement but they would have similar content in this case I believe.
The sentencing phase is pretty broad and open as far as what evidence can be presented. Anything that is a mitigating or aggravating factor on the defendant’s actions can generally be presented. Both the victim’s and defendant’s lives and character come into play.

 

[wyome]

Those texts should not have been brought into evidence.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

Glad she is facing punishment, but I don't see these texts as especially awful. Young people might make a joke like that about MLK parade trying to be cute. Other text indicated unfamiliarity with co-workers of another race/cultural background. So far, not damning, and relatable for many of us, though never smart to text it. It's just that many of us haven't also gunned someone down in his own apartment. So it all sounds really bad now.

 

[ReadyorNot]

Those texts should not have been brought into evidence.

Why do you think that?

 

[gitana1]

My opinion didn't provide my thoughts on whether it was admissible or not, merely that the Defense Attorney is doing his job. That is something we all should want. Again, JMO.

You're right.

 

[UKslueth2018]

Glad she is facing punishment, but I don't see these texts as especially awful. Young people might make a joke like that about MLK parade trying to be cute. Other text indicated unfamiliarity with co-workers of another race/cultural background. So far, not damning, and relatable for many of us, though never smart to text it. It's just that many of us haven't also gunned someone down in his own apartment. So it all sounds really bad now.

You are correct without context of her current situation. Still came across as very aggressive

 

[Mandos]

To be honest, I was expecting worse from the text messages.

 

[wyome]

Why do you think that?

It's inflammatory and unnecessary. JMO

 

[Curiousobserver]

I have been following this thread since the beginning. I know this opinion has been expressed by others.

I think she walked into that apartment by accident. What she did wrong was shoot first and ask questions later.

Why?

I don't think she was afraid, she could have simply stepped back through the door.

She felt like she had a licence to end this man's life and nobody would question her. That comes from being in a culture in her workplace that reinforces that idea.

 

[UKslueth2018]

Hate when the sound cuts out. I wonder what I am not hearing

 

[CrimeDawg123]

Wow those texts. I've been giving her the benefit of the doubt as to her character to this point. But now? Amber Guyger is a major league dick.

 

[MsArk]

Are we in break now? Going back and forth with the Markel trial.

 

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[kodi]

Those texts should not have been brought into evidence.

I totally agree with you. I missed this discussion before the jury was brought in.

 

[gitana1]

Those texts should not have been brought into evidence.

They should. Evidence of character is admissible during the sentencing phase.

 

[mickey2942]

They should. Evidence of character is admissible during the sentencing phase.

Then AG is toast.

 

[UKslueth2018]

Are we in break now? Going back and forth with the Markel trial.

Well there is no sound and people milling but I didn't hear anyone say that..

 

[UKslueth2018]

Judge is having a stretch bless her. Not a clue what's going on!