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This photo provided by the Mesquite Police Department shows Amber Guyger, taken Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.

December 5, 2018

What We Know About the Indictment of Amber Guyger

The Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Shen Jean in his own apartment, indicted for murder, now awaits trial. Here's a quick primer on where things stand.

By Dan Solomon

Amber Renee Guyger, a Dallas police officer, was arrested on September 9, 2018, on a manslaughter warrant in the shooting of a black man at his home, Texas authorities said.

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September 10, 2018

Why Did Authorities Wait Almost 48 Hours to Release Amber Guyger’s Name?

Dallas police waited to release the suspect’s name even as it appeared across the internet, eroding the local community’s already fragile trust.

By Dan Solomon

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