TrialEffort: Amber Guyger Full Trial Audio Trial Effort
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Listen to the full trial
In September 2018, off-duty police officer Amber Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed Black man, in his own apartment. The shooting immediately sparked outrage and protests across the country, highlighting issues of police brutality and racial inequality in the criminal justice system.The trial, which took place in September 2019, lasted just over a week and featured emotional testimony from both sides.
Guyger argued that she believed she was in her own apartment and that Jean was an intruder, while prosecutors argued that she acted recklessly and without regard for Jean's life.
Listen to raw testimony, lawyer's arguements, and Judge Tamm Kemp's rulings.
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E1:Amber Guyger Trial Prosecution Opening Statement
Session 1: Amber Guyger Trial
Episode 1: Judge instructions to the jury, prosecution opening statement -
E2:Amber Guyger Trial Defense Opening Statement
Episode 2: Defence opening statement
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E3:Amber Guyger Trial Day 1: Witnesses Allisa Findley & Sgt Robert Watson
E3:Amber Guyger Trial Day 1:
Witnesses Allisa Findley & Sgt Robert Watson testifty -
E4:Amber Guyger Trial Day 1: Witnesses Sgt Robert Watson & Officer Martin Rivera
E4:Amber Guyger Trial Day 1:
Witnesses Sgt Robert Watson & Officer Martin Rivera testify -
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E5:Amber Guyger Trial Day 2: Karla Rivera, Sgt Stephen Williams, Officer Michael Lee
E5:Amber Guyger Trial Day 2:
Karla Rivera, Sgt Stephen Williams, and Officer Michael Lee testify