GUILTY TX - Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger, indicted for Murder of Botham Shem Jean #8

[sds71]

Parents of #BothamJean have just filed to appeal federal judge's dismissal of city of Dallas as defendant in wrongful death suit. Appeal to #5thCircuit in New Orleans. #AmberGuyger sole defendant now
@CourthouseNews

 

[Seattle1]

City of Dallas dismissed from wrongful death lawsuit in Botham Jean killing, federal judge rules

Dec 27, 2019

The city of Dallas has been dismissed from a wrongful death lawsuit submitted by the family of a man who was killed in his own home by an off-duty police officer, a federal judge has ruled.

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The city filed a motion in November 2018 requesting to be dismissed from the lawsuit, citing Jean's family's attorneys' -- Lee Merritt, Ben Crump and Daryl Washington -- "failure to state a claim" against them, according to the online records. The civil case proceeded simultaneously with the criminal matter until the murder trial commenced in September 2019.

Federal court chief Judge Barbara Lynn ruled on Dec. 23 in favor of the city of Dallas and dismissed them from the lawsuit "with prejudice," according to the judge's decision.

The Jean family's legal team filed a notice of appeal on Friday, according to the documents obtained by ABC News.

"Amber Guyger was off duty at the time, but it has always been our argument that when she took Botham Jean's life, she was on duty," said Washington. "She testified that she responded to what she thought was a crime and whenever an officer says they respond to a crime, they are considered back on duty...the Supreme Court has ruled on this before."

Guyger remains the sole defendant on the lawsuit. She is currently housed in Mountain View Correctional Facility in Gatesville and will be eligible for parole in 2024, according to online records.

 

[ColyH]

I'm just disgusted with the judge hugging her narcissist little self ....who TF does that !!! I have no doubt she really was scared for herself but SO WHAT stop shooting people! yes very hurlworthy!!!!

I think the judge was just grandstanding.

 

[sloane7777]

I think the judge was just grandstanding.

so unprofessional!!!

 

[rosesfromangels]

I think the judge was just grandstanding.

I think it was a motherly reaction, although I agree inappropriate.
The gesture from Botham's brother was amazing tho.

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[BeachSky]

Ex-officer Amber Guyger responds to federal lawsuit filed by Botham Jean's family

Guyger has requested a jury trial in the federal civil case


( edited to add: Trial? .. evidently she has not changed! Interesting that this was filed in 2018 and they prob waited for the ruling on Dallas law enforcement suit decision to respond. )


MOO

 

[mickey2942]

I guess that the reformation and hugfest is over.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

NFL unveils PSA about police shooting death of Botham Jean in latest call for change

 

[stephlovescheese]

NFL unveils PSA about police shooting death of Botham Jean in latest call for change

I love this.

 

[Gardenista]

The Amber Guyger police interview jurors didn't see

 

[BeachSky]

The Amber Guyger police interview jurors didn't see

She’s still out for herself. Putting Bo’s family through a civil trial instead of being accountable! She’s counting on getting out early and forgetting about this “mistake” (murder). I wish Bo’s family could garnish all her future paychecks so every payday she’s reminded she murdered someone!

MOO

 

[grammieto5]

Any raw emotion she showed was for herself, not for "that guy" the victim.

 

[kaen]

Ex-officer Amber Guyger responds to federal lawsuit filed by Botham Jean's family

Guyger has requested a jury trial in the federal civil case


( edited to add: Trial? .. evidently she has not changed! Interesting that this was filed in 2018 and they prob waited for the ruling on Dallas law enforcement suit decision to respond. )


MOO

I am not surprised. I still with the Jean family peace and continued healing. They will be put through this all again. Once again, Ms. Guyger will be trying to clear her name and escape responsibility. I don't believe, at this point, that she ever will.

I am glad the NFL featured the Jean family as part of their campaign.

 

[sds71]

Amber Guyger's Defense Files Appeal, Wants Conviction on Lesser Charge

 

[Cool Cats]

But what does serving 10 years solve? She didn't do it deliberately. She did not set out to deliberately kill him. It was bad, it was a terrible mistake.
Why is 10 years in prison the final answer?

I do not believe she is any type of threat to the free world. Consequences yes, 10 years no. Now hang me.

Criticize me but have you even been in a State prison? For one day? I have been in 3 State prisons hundreds of times, actually too many to know, and it is not always the ultimate answer. No, it is not.

State prison in the terms of being a Corrections Officer then an ARUM in charge of a housing unit then an administrator for altogether 26 years. So I know what I am talking about. MDOC

 

[Poppyflower]

But what does serving 10 years solve? She didn't do it deliberately. She did not set out to deliberately kill him. It was bad, it was a terrible mistake.
Why is 10 years in prison the final answer?

I do not believe she is any type of threat to the free world. Consequences yes, 10 years no. Now hang me.

Criticize me but have you even been in a State prison? For one day? I have been in 3 State prisons hundreds of times, actually too many to know, and it is not always the ultimate answer. No, it is not.

State prison in the terms of being a Corrections Officer then an ARUM in charge of a housing unit then an administrator for altogether 26 years. So I know what I am talking about. MDOC

What consequences do you think are appropriate for a cop that calls her married boyfriend instead of 911 in hopes of saving Botham?

 

[Cool Cats]

What consequences do you think are appropriate for a cop that calls her married boyfriend instead of 911 in hopes of saving Botham?

Good question. I'll ask around what officers in the control center and some of the housing units think. But you are right. Consequences are appropriate and yes I get that 100%. 911 should have been called, no doubt. I never meant to minimize her involvement in any way. Not sure I should have even posted - too hard to explain what I have experienced as seen through other eyes. Prisoner eyes. Guess I'll keep it to myself. Maybe I'm not politically correct in 2020...

 

[Clair Louise]

Good question. I'll ask around what officers in the control center and some of the housing units think. But you are right. Consequences are appropriate and yes I get that 100%. 911 should have been called, no doubt. I never meant to minimize her involvement in any way.

She had other options. She could have retreated and call officers to investigate. She could have wondered why her front doorway had a red mat that was not there before and checked the apartment number. But instead she chose to shoot blindly into a dim apartment.

 

[Cool Cats]

She had other options. She could have retreated and call officers to investigate. She could have wondered why her front doorway had a red mat that was not there before and checked the apartment number. But instead she chose to shoot blindly into a dim apartment.

Yes. Agree. Never meant to minimize her guilt. Only questioning the sentence which is really too complicated to mention. Wish I hadn't. You would have to work in corrections to get it. There just are so many other ways. Other than 10 years in State prison only. I don't agree with the hard time 10 years in State Prison. Period. One year in State prison is like 3 years. Nothing like you could ever imagine in your wildest dreams.

Sit in your bedroom for one week. Don't leave except maybe some time in your living room and yard for a few hours here or there. Have your partner bring your 3 meals to you. No choice in menu. Lights out at 9 10 or 11. Depending on facility. You would crack up in a week. You would be done. Now imagine 10 years.

 

[grammieto5]

What difference does it make if apartment #1378 and apartment #1478 had the same floor plan? It is not like she got inside Botham’s apartment and walked around and then saw “a stranger” sitting on “her” couch. She barely got inside the door before she murdered Botham Jean. I am wondering how Botham's brother feels about this issue.