Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the jurors from the Amber Guyger murder trial are talking about what went on from their perspective. in an exclusive interview with our media partner ABC News affiliate WFAA-TV. They did not give their names, but referred to themselves as jurors 21 and 34:
“I think were were all on the same page, as far as us thinking, yes she’s guilty, said one juror; the other said, “We walked through what murder was and it was the intent to kill somebody, and that was the first thing they gave us and we all said she was guilty probably within five minutes of being in there.”
Guyger was sentenced to 10 years on the murder conviction.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jurors in former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger case speak to @ABC News’ @marcusmoore about decision to sentence her to a decade behind bars.
“I think that was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.” https://t.co/OU1aqJqjeu pic.twitter.com/LGyUQsiFAk
— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2019
Meantime, Brandt Jean, the younger brother of the victim also made an appearance on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.’
Brandt Jean has been the subject of both praise and criticism for offering a hug of forgiveness to Guyger.
To his critics the 18-year old told the network:
“I waited a year to hear I’m sorry and I’m grateful for that and that’s why I forgive her.”
He also said, “This is what you have to do to set yourself free. I didn’t plan on going through my life hating this woman.”
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EXCLUSIVE: Brandt Jean, Botham Jean’s 18-year-old brother, tells @michaelstrahan about his emotional courtroom hug with Amber Guyger.
“That was just my gesture, my decision … of letting her know that I truly forgive her.” https://t.co/52zO0yQCsu pic.twitter.com/iLdeT2hCq1
— ABC News (@ABC) October 4, 2019
(Copyright 2019 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report contains material from the WFAA-TV)
