Recent indictments and convictions suggest a swinging pendulum, and at least some cracks in the “Blue Wall” that all too often conspires to hide details and protect officers guilty of unjust shootings of African Americans and others.
But the more remarkable development is the demonstration of dignity and grace on the part of Botham Jean’s younger brother Brandt Jean.
Case in point Amber Guyger’s conviction for the murder of Botham Jean in Dallas.
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Despite the fact that scores of Blacks wanted Amber Guyger to “rot and die” in prison for murdering Botham Jean, the victim’s brother made the remarkable gesture to forgive and hug his brother’s killer during the victim testimony phase of sentencing.
Guyger who was convicted of entering Botham Jean’s home and fatally shooting him. And what Brandt Jean had to say directly to Guyger shook the courtroom to its core and reduced most onlookers to tears.
“I forgive you,” he said simply but powerfully. “I love you.”