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Amber Guyger is expected to leave a Gatesville prison sometime this morning. The former police officer has been granted parole for the murder of Botham Jean in 2018. Her parole after serving 7 years of a 10 year sentence has been criticized by civil rights groups and the victim's family
Statement from Dallas Police Department on the news that former DPD officer Amber Guyger has been granted parole
Statement from Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on the approval of parole for former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger who was convicted of murder in the death of Botham Jean.
Amber Guyger initially became eligible for parole on September 29, 2024. Her initial review occurred on October 10, 2024, and resulted in a parole denial with her next review being scheduled on/about October 2026.
After a thorough review and consideration of a plethora of information, the parole panel voted to approve Amber Guyger for parole on October 1, 2026.
The reasons provided for approval were:
•The record does not include a documented pattern of violent or assaultive arrests/convictions.
•The record indicates that the offender has maintained a satisfactory institutional adjustment.
•The record indicates participation in and completion of programs and activities in the individual treatment plan that should enhance chances to obtain and maintain full-time stable employment.
Timothy McDonnell
Chief Operating Officer
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Breaking indictment related to Karmelo Anthony/Austin Metcalf case. A Kansas woman has been arrested and faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill the father of Austin Metcalf. We've already seen Collin County authorities charge someone for threatening to kill Karmelo Anthony.
That being right wing activist Jake Lang.
Now the feds have charged a woman who they say threatened to kill Jeff Metcalf, who is the father of Austin Metcalf.
According to the indictment, Sharifa Nicole Henderson "...sent a message on Facebook Messenger to a crime victim's family member, known to the Grand Jury, and stated she would kill the family member, put them in a body bag, and stated, "now this is a threat take me to court [expletive]."
That was in June around the time the trial ended.
After that, another message to Jeff Metcalf allegedly from Henderson and sent the next day stated that "...she would "demolish" the family, and "strangle" a family member." That family member again being Jeff Metcalf.
The third threat that led to this 3 count indictment involved another message which stated "don't worry I'll kill you next," and "I will hunt you forever until I kill you ... I will be there. You will always have to look over your [expletive] shoulder." A grand jury indicted Henderson who has already appeared in court.
She faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.
Excessive penalties, offensive futility and a defense as soft as warm butter. Welcome to another season of Dallas Cowboys football!🏈
Protestors are gathering at a Dallas park for a march toward the American Airlines Center where the 2026 Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is taking place.
Father of Karmelo Anthony speaks for the first time to media since his son was denied a motion for a new trial. (1/2)
News conference underway in Dallas with appeal attorneys for Karmelo Anthony. His parents are present and expected to speak.
News conference underway in Dallas with appeal attorneys for Karmelo Anthony. His parents are present and expected to speak.
