Ex-Dallas Police Officer Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Botham Jean

Ex-Dallas Police Officer Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Botham Jean

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Amber Geiger was found guilty of murder for fatally shooting Botham John in his apartment, which she mistakenly thought was her own. The jury deliberated for less than 24 hours, considering the Texas Castle doctrine, which allows lethal force in home defense. However, Geiger was not in her home, and the prosecution argued she ignored signs she was in the wrong apartment. Geiger faces a sentence of up to life in prison.

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What arguments did prosecutors present against Geiger's defense?

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What is the potential sentence for Amber Geiger's conviction?

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