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Justice for Botham Jean: Family Wins Nearly $100 Million in Federal Lawsuit Verdict

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A federal jury in the U.S. recently reached a decision to award nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean, a man who was fatally shot by Amber Guyger, an off-duty Dallas police officer, in his own apartment. The comprehensive verdict was delivered after a detailed examination of the case, which has spurred conversations on police accountability and the significance of each mistake’s consequences throughout the nation. Jean, aged 26 at the time of his death, was an accountant originally from St. Lucia. His life met a tragic end on September 6, 2018, when … Read more

Justice for Botham Jean: Family Granted $98 Million in Landmark Case Verdict

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Dallas, Texas – A federal jury awarded $98 million to the family of Botham Jean, a Black accountant who was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer in his own apartment. The dramatic conclusion to the wrongful death lawsuit signals a significant moment in legal accountability concerning police actions. Botham Jean, 26, was killed in September 2018 when Amber Guyger, then a Dallas police officer, entered Jean’s apartment mistaking it for her own and shot him, believing he was an intruder. The incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice across the nation, focusing attention … Read more

Jury Hits Ex-Officer with $98 Million Verdict for Fatal Shooting of Botham Jean in His Own Home

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DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas jury has imposed a $98 million judgment against former police officer Amber Guyger, concluding that she used excessive force in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean inside his own apartment. This civil decision comes on the heels of her earlier conviction for murder in this highly publicized case that has stirred discussions on police conduct and racial justice. The substantial financial award includes $60 million in punitive damages, reflecting the jury’s finding that Guyger acted with “malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference” to Jean’s rights, according to court documents. … Read more

Landmark $98.6 Million Verdict Awarded to Botham Jean’s Family in Civil Case Against Former Officer Amber Guyger

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Dallas, Texas – A federal jury has awarded nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean, a man fatally shot by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, marking a significant moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding police accountability. In a civil trial verdict that far exceeded the $54.4 million sought by Jean’s family, the jury delivered about $60 million in punitive damages and $38.6 million in compensatory damages to assert that law enforcement actions must align with strict legal and ethical standards. The substantial award represents not only a financial judgment but also a … Read more