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Texas' highest criminal court has declined to reconsider former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger's murder conviction, effectively upholding the sentence and exhausting the appeals process.
An appeals court has upheld the court's decision on former Dallas officer Amber Guyger's murder conviction in the fatal shooting of her apartment neighbor, Botham Jean.
Guyger, 32, did not appear in court Tuesday and the panel seemed to doubt the arguments presented by her lawyer. The judges will hand down a decision at an unspecified later date.
A Texas court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on overturning the conviction of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
Amber Guyger, a year and a half into her 10-year sentence for killing Botham Jean, will have her appeal heard by a panel of judges.
A stretch of South Lamar from Interstate 30 to South Central Expressway will be renamed in Botham Jean's honor.
The federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Dallas is now allowed to proceed once an amended lawsuit is filed.
"One of the first things I did was check social media," says his mother Allison Jean. "I saw all of the birthday greetings to him. So it's been a very emotional day, for me."
The family of Botham Jean, an accountant murdered inside his apartment by a then Dallas police officer, is suing the complex where he was killed, saying his door lock didn't work properly.
Lawyers for former Dallas officer Amber Guyger filed an appeal earlier this week, asking for a lesser charge after she was convicted of murder in the death of Botham Jean.
DPD Chief Reneé Hall issued a statement the day after a grand jury decided not to indict Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata for tampering with evidence in the Botham Jean murder investigation.
A grand jury has decided not to indict Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata on charge of tampering with evidence in 2018 Botham Jean murder investigation.
In the "interest of public safety," Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has executed a declaration of emergency and implemented an 8 p.m. curfew.
The recent murder case of Botham Jean now has a spotlight again as the National Football League has featured him and his family in a new ad that was released Wednesday.
The case stemmed from a TV interview Creuzot did that aired the day before the Amber Guyger murder trial began.
The case stemmed from a TV interview Creuzot did days before the Amber Guyger murder trial began. Judge Tammy Kemp said Cruezot violated her gag order.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn dismissed the city from civil lawsuit that the family of Botham Jean brought after the 26-year-old was killed by Amber Guyger.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is seeking his contempt of court case to be dismissed following accusations that he violated a gag order in the murder trial of Amber Guyger.
It was a moment of compassion seen around the world and now Brandt Jean has been honored for his act of forgiveness.
In October, Amber Guyger was convicted of murder for the death of 26-year-old Botham Jean after she mistakenly entered his apartment thinking it was her own.
The former Georgia police officer was found not guilty of murder, but was convicted of aggravated assault and other charges that could send him to prison for more than 30 years.
Since the end of the Amber Guyger trial last week, there is now a push to make sure that Botham Jean is not forgotten in Dallas.
Dallas County District Judge Tammy Kemp presided over one of the most-watched criminal trials in Dallas County history.
Amber Guyger has been transferred to Mountain View State Prison in Gatesville to begin her 10-year prison sentence for the September 2018 murder of Botham Jean.
Texas District Judge Tammy Kemp is talking about her actions in the moments after the sentencing of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale shot the lights on at the legendary Reunion Tower landmark on May 11.
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones is home following a seven month stay at a medical facility following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.
The incident started around 5:30 a.m. when a man pulled up to the main gate and tried to gain entry.
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
Luka scored 20 points but shot just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name Dr. Stephanie Elizalde as the lone finalist in its superintendent search.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents found 100 pounds of methamphetamine, worth $3 million in the gas tank of a car.
"I love them so much. I can't wait to get to San Francisco. Let's go!"
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale shot the lights on at the legendary Reunion Tower landmark on May 11.
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones is home following a seven month stay at a medical facility following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.
The incident started around 5:30 a.m. when a man pulled up to the main gate and tried to gain entry.
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Hundreds of car buyers have filed complaints about delays in getting titles and registrations after purchasing a vehicle from the online used car dealer Vroom.
Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.
Former President George W. Bush urged Americans to vote and take part in the political process.
Secretary Alejandro Mayorka visited a remodeled processing center in McAllen, where migrants sat on metal benches and on sleeping mats, as aluminum thermal blankets made rustling noises.
Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke are split on how to best secure the Texas grid's reliability.
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
As inflation continues to soar, local farmers and ranchers are feeling the pinch as the prices continue to grow.
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
Musk has been vocal about his desire to clean up Twitter's problem with "spam bots" that mimic real people and appeared to question whether the company was underreporting them.
Luka scored 20 points but shot just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
The Dallas Mavericks are one step away from the NBA Finals, but they have to get through the Golden State Warriors to get there.
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday.
While many are surprised to see the Mavs in the Western Conference finals, there’s one person here at CBS 11 who predicted the Mavs would be exactly where they are back in April, before the playoffs even started.
The Dallas Mavericks are off to the Western Conference finals for the 5th time in franchise history.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," has died. He was 86.
Dallas-based Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Kanye West over a sample used in the song "Come to Life" on West's new album "Donda."
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones is home following a seven month stay at a medical facility following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Christopher Cook on Lockheed Martin incident
Search for escaped Texas inmate continues today, Man charged in Buffalo shooting back in court today, Facebook group helps families find formula, Free baby formula giveaway in Lancaster this afternoon, CDC: New COVID surge on the way with cases the highest since February, Rangers' walk off win last night continues a four game winning streak
Expect some clouds this morning followed by plenty of afternoon sunshine.
It's going to get hot, cold and everything in between. Low 72F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
In the month leading up to most major holidays, you'll find Kathryn Callahan busy crocheting when not working as a NICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.
