Testimony begins in Amber Guyger's civil trial
Testimony for Amber Guyger's civil trial is set to begin Monday for her alleged use of excessive force in the death of Botham Jean in 2018.
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Testimony for Amber Guyger's civil trial is set to begin Monday for her alleged use of excessive force in the death of Botham Jean in 2018.
Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in 2018, has been denied parole and will not be eligible again until Oct. 2026.
Amber Guyger, who shot and killed Jean in September 2018, attracted national attention and sparked protests around the city.
The former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in his apartment six years ago is eligible for parole Sunday, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
It was a Dallas killing that captured the nation's attention.
Friday marks the six-year anniversary of the night Botham Jean was shot and killed in his own apartment.
Botham Jean was killed six years ago in his Dallas apartment by Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, who thought he was an intruder. On Sept. 29, she is eligible for parole.
On Tuesday, Jean's sister returned to Dallas to remember her brother and to talk about her now-published book "After Botham" for the first time.
The United States Supreme Court has denied former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger her final appeal.
On Saturday, Allisa Findley was in Addison for the 3rd annual Botham Jean Foundation Red Tie Gala.
One of the teen victims in last week’s shooting outside a party venue in south Dallas has died. 18 year-old Anthony Wilson was a senior at Dallas ISD's Lincoln High School.
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.
The new law, also known as Bo's Law, was named in honor of the Dallas accountant murdered in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer in 2018.
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.
"You get the call, and your life immediately changes," says Alissa Charles-Findley, Botham Jean's sister.
Botham Jean Boulevard was officially unveiled on Saturday as a way to honor the man who was tragically killed in his own apartment by a Dallas officer.
A stretch of South Lamar from Interstate 30 to South Central Expressway will be renamed in Botham Jean's honor.
Amber Guyger, the Dallas police officer who gunned down Botham Jean inside his own apartment, wants her murder conviction overturned and now a court date for that appeal has been set.
The Dallas City Council unanimously voted to approve the renaming of a stretch of Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard in order to honor the 26-year-old who was killed in his own apartment by an off-duty officer.
The Dallas City Council is hearing from the public about plans to rename a street in honor of Botham Jean -- the 26-year old accountant who was gunned down in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer.
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 City of Dallas honors the memory of Botham Jean -- a man shot and killed in his own home by a then police officer who has since been convicted of murder. Mayor Eric Johnson has declared today #BeLikeBo Day.
The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn't fit, or didn't hit quite right.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
North Texas reached a record high of 86 degrees the day after Christmas.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn't fit, or didn't hit quite right.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
North Texas reached a record high of 86 degrees the day after Christmas.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
