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Politics● ElevatedOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 6:06 PM

Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean

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Guyger, who faced anywhere from five years to up to life in prison, was sentenced to 10 years.

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