Ex-Dallas cop Amber Guyger gets 10 years in prison for murder.
just got 10 years in prison -- on the heels of her conviction for murdering her neighbor,The sentencing went down Wednesday in Dallas and while there were cheers when it was announced ... the most stunning event came earlier whengave his victim's impact statement. He spoke directly to Guyger and told her to go to God and ask for forgiveness. He got choked up as he asked the judge if he could hug Guyger.
The judge said yes, and then they tearfully embraced for nearly a minute. You could hear people crying in court. Brandt said he never wanted to tell his family he's personally forgiven Guyger. Botham's family members burst into tears after her 10-year sentence was announced.As we reported ... Guyger fatally shot Jean just over a year ago inside his apartment after she mistakenly entered thinking it was hers and believing he was a burglar. She laterJean, an accountant, was sitting on his couch and eating a bowl of ice cream when Guyger reportedly stormed inside and shot him in the chest.
Prosecutors wanted Guyger to get at least 28 years in prison because Jean would have turned 28 last week. She did not testify at her sentencing and can appeal the conviction.Lee Merritt , told reporters after the verdict was announced. Guyger is now the third officer in Dallas County to be found guilty of murder since 2016.
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