Crime & Justice

Amber Guyger Wants Her Botham Jean Murder Conviction Tossed

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The former Dallas police officer’s lawyer argues that the 2018 shooting was self-defense, even though Guyger killed Jean in his own apartment.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

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Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

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