‼️ FORMER OFFICER AMBER GUYGER RELEASED FROM PRISON Amber Guyger was released from a Texas prison on the morning of Friday, October 16, 2026, after serving seven years of her 10-year murder sentence for the 2018 shooting death of Botham Jean in his own home The former Dallas police officer was granted parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles following a review of her institutional behavior and completion of rehabilitation programs The state approved her early release based on several things- Her record lacked any documented pattern of violent or assaultive behavior prior to the incident She maintained satisfactory behavior while incarcerated and completed individual treatment plans designed to enhance her stability and employment opportunities upon release Guyger will remain under parole supervision until her full sentence expires on September 29, 2029 She is legally barred from residing in Dallas County She is also prohibited from contacting Botham Jean’s family or any Dallas police officers In a statement issued through their representatives, the family requested privacy while processing their grief, noting that the release occurred just days after what would have been Botham's 35th birthday Lee Merritt, an attorney who previously represented the family, expressed deep disappointment, stating that the family and community strongly opposed parole and felt a 10-year sentence was already a fraction of what was lost #AmberGuyger #BothamJean #TexasNews #BreakingNews #truecrimecommunity - @americancrimetruecrime