Amber Guyger Sentenced To 10 Years (Murder Of Botham Jean) – Christian Hip-Hop Reacts

Unfortunately, another display of injustice has hit the news. According to NBC News, Amber Guyger was just sentenced to only 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean. Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, fatally shot Jean believing he was a burglar. She reportedly entered his apartment by mistake. Further inflaming the situation, she apparently shared racist social media posts in the past. Prosecutors wanted to see Guyger get at least 28 years for her crime of murder.

Guyger, a five-year police veteran, lived one floor below Jean, 26, an accountant, in their apartment complex. She testified that she was off-duty but in uniform when she mistakenly entered his unit on Sept. 6, 2018, after a long shift at work, believed Jean was a burglar and shot him in the chest, saying she feared for her safety. – excerpt from NBC News article

Brother of Botham Jean, Brandt, showed the love of Christ and forgave. He gave more insight into the faith his family has.

I don’t want to tell people what to feel when it comes to justice but this made me tear up. mercy… grace… humanity… forgiveness… powerful moment.

“I want the best for you, and the best for you would be to give your life to Christ” wow what a courageous young man. https://t.co/Z05pnNcFaH

— Ruslan (@RuslanKD) October 2, 2019

Christian Hip-Hop artists had a lot to say about the news.

My lil cousin was 14 years old, he was sentenced to 14 years in adult prison for being with someone that committed a crime, on his first offense.

— KING THI'SL (@Thisl) October 2, 2019

https://twitter.com/ButtaP/status/1179549430057508865?s=19

My homie did 3 years, he was in the back seat of a the car SLEEP, while the driver and passenger robbed someone https://t.co/G8s5XwuBVR

— Prop (@prophiphop) October 3, 2019

how many black and brown people sitting in prison right now doing way more for way less https://t.co/pD123TysIZ

— alex medina (@mrmedina) October 2, 2019

“I want the best for you, and the best for you would be to give your life to Christ” Beautiful. The gospel gives believers a capacity to forgive that is unheard of in this world. https://t.co/ZQu2QR4eph

— Shai Linne (@ShaiLinne) October 2, 2019

If you think this is crazy, remember the cross. https://t.co/khLKiYgTkp

— Jackie Hill Perry (@JackieHillPerry) October 3, 2019

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Gospel.

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Ten years is definitely low for murder, and this case was sentenced more as a manslaughter case. Thankfully Botham’s brother showed grace to his family’s perpetrator, but voting for leaders who will stand for justice and make necessary change is needed.

Keep everyone involved in this situation in prayer. RIP Botham Jean.

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