Botham Jean's family suing Amber Guyger for millions
DALLAS - A civil trial for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of killing Botham Jean in 2018, gets underway on Monday.
Guyger is still serving a 10-year murder sentence for killing Jean in his own apartment. She claimed she thought he was an intruder in her apartment.
She will not appear in court and doesn’t have legal representation – both at her request.
Jean’s family is seeking "unliquidated damages" for his wrongful death. If they win, they could get money from any Guyger book or movie deal.
Jury selected in Amber Guyger civil lawsuit
Guyger does not have legal representation in the suit and won't be in the courtroom at her request. The trial is expected to last three days.
FOX 4 spoke to Jean’s mother about a week and a half ago when the jury was seated. She said the trial feels like opening old wounds. But she said she’s ready for it to be over.
"Ever since this continues, it’s still unfinished business," Allison Jean said.
The civil trial is expected to last three days.