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The Night Botham Jean Died
Botham Jean
'Is there justice in this city?' mother of Botham Jean asks on 5-year anniversary of his death
"This is the city that took away my son. Could you imagine how I feel on entrance into Dallas? It is painful. It is hurtful. I'm sorry, I hate Dallas," said Jean.
Botham Jean
Gov. Abbott signs Botham Jean Act into law
The law will now make it an offense for police to turn off body cameras during investigations, among other moves for transparency.
Botham Jean
'Bo's Law' passes in Texas legislature; heads to Gov.'s desk
The Texas Senate passed the bill Monday night.
Texas News
Texas lawmaker introduces 'Bo's Law' to clarify Castle Doctrine, make it an offense for officers to turn off dash, body cams
Rep. Carl Sherman, D-DeSoto, is proposing the bill to honor Botham Jean, in response to certain issues that came up in the court case against Amber Guyger.
Botham Jean
'He was every day impacting the world': City of Dallas, Jean family members unveil Botham Jean Boulevard
Botham Jean's loved ones, civil rights leaders, and clergy will honor him in a special ceremony and sign unveiling at 12 p.m. on Saturday in Dallas.
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5 years after Botham Jean's murder, sister shares book on her healing journey, Red Tie Gala
'Is there justice in this city?' Mother of Botham Jean asks on 5-year anniversary of his death
5 years since Botham Jean's murder: Sister publishes book on family's grieving
Court of Appeals upholds Amber Guyger's murder conviction in death of Botham Jean
'Bo's Law' is headed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
Amber Guyger's lawyers argue self-defense again at Tuesday appeals court hearing
Texas lawyer says appeal was inevitable in Amber Guyger case
What to know about Amber Guyger's murder conviction appeal hearing
Botham Jean
Date set for Amber Guyger's appeal of murder conviction in death of Botham Jean
Guyger was first arrested on a manslaughter charge after she fatally shot Botham Jean in 2018. She was found guilty of murdering Jean in Oct. 2019.
Botham Jean
Judge reverses previous ruling, says Botham Jean's family can file amended lawsuit against City of Dallas
Judge Barbara Lynn said in her ruling that the family of Botham Jean could move forward with a civil rights lawsuit against the City once they file an amended suit
Botham Jean
‘Show kindness to each other’: Botham Jean’s family asks community to #BeLikeBo in honor of his birthday
On Sept. 29, Botham Jean would have turned 29 years old. It would have been his golden birthday.
Botham Jean
#BeLikeBo: City, state leaders propose changes to honor Botham Jean
Jean, 26, was killed Sept. 6, 2018, by a Dallas police officer inside his apartment.
Botham Jean
Botham Jean's family files wrongful death lawsuit against Southside Flats apartments
The lawsuit filed Tuesday says that Southside Flats never fixed Jean's door, which allowed Amber Guyger to get into Jean's apartment.
Botham Jean
Amber Guyger attorneys file appeal asking for acquittal of murder charge, request a lesser charge and new punishment
Guyger was first arrested on a manslaughter charge after she fatally shot Botham Jean in 2018. She was found guilty of murdering Jean in Oct. 2019.
Local News
Grand jury declines to indict Dallas Police Association president for actions in Amber Guyger case
A Dallas County grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict Michael Mata, president of the Dallas Police Association, over allegations he tampered with evidence.
Local News
Party at Dallas fallen officer memorial called 'disrespectful'
Group pushing to rename Lamar Street after Botham Jean held an event over the weekend
Botham Jean
The Amber Guyger police interview jurors didn't see
Amber Guyger's first interview with investigators after she killed Botham Jean was not seen by the jury. WFAA obtained the full video through a records request.
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