A stunning Act Of Forgiveness by the brother of Botham Jean to Amber Guyger

ABC News ^ | October 2, 2019 | ABC News

[Texan4Life]

In stunning moment, Botham Jean's brother embraces Amber Guyger after her sentencing for his brother's murder.

"I don't even want you to go to jail. I want the best for you, because I know that's exactly what Botham would want."

[Texan4Life]

I was schooled today by an 18 year old from St. Lucia

[TwelveOfTwenty]

Yes. Prayers for him and the entire family.

[spetznaz]

Possibly the best outcome out of a tragedy. The brother holds and forgives Amber, the jury (that some here on FR were claiming was ‘biased’) finds her guilty but gives her a sentence that both punished as well as considering it was likely a mistake, and the judge (that the same people here on FR were claiming would be harsh because she was a black woman about to sentence a white person) also came down to hug Amber, give her the Bible she uses, and tells Amber to read it every day for at least a month starting with John 3:16.

Best outcome out of a a truly bad situation.

[spetznaz]

I meant:

.... the jury (that some here on FR were claiming was ‘biased’) finds her guilty but gives her a sentence that both punished as well as ,considering it was likely a mistake, isn’t as excessively harsh as it could have otherwise been ....

[Falcon4.0]

I'm confused about why they found her guilty of murder in the first degree.
Doesn't that mean "Premeditated Murder"?
Not saying that she isn't guilty in some degree, but she didn't set out to kill the man.

[bigdaddy45]

In her testimony she stated that when she shot at him, the intent was to kill him.

[Falcon4.0]

Yes I heard that, but that still doesn't mean it was premeditated.
She'll probably appeal it to second degree.

[Savage Beast]

'The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Perhaps it is in the heart of Black America that the greatest reservoir of Christianity resides and Christian Charity and the greatest hope of the world flourishes.

“Son, I forgave you a long time ago.”
Beulah Mae Donald

'James “Tiger” Knowles got down from the stand and confessed it was he who had put his foot on Michael’s neck in order to tighten the noose. Afterwards he turned to Mrs. Donald and said, “I know I don’t have the right to ask this of you, but I hope one day you’ll find it in your heart to forgive me.”' "Mrs. Donald said: “Son, I forgave you a long time ago.”

"Journey of Hope...From Violence to Healing"
by Pat Clark
http://thejourneyofhope.blogspot.com/2008/10/forgiveness-is-widening-circle.html

[mylife]

I am stunned.

God bless them.

[Toadman]

Really well stated. I’ve been arguing with a buddy about what is appropriate justice in this situation.

I also admire the Judge and her actions.

[bigdaddy45]

There is no “degree” of murder in Texas

[mylife]

Makes me sad that despite the Jean family’s forgiveness there were protests from the usual cant be pleased folks.

[mylife]

Jesus wept.

[ManHunter]

I’m with you.

[Phlap]

tell me I'm wrong when I say Amber is too good looking to go to jail.

[Mrs. Don-o]

We see so much of the depravity of the human heart when we follow the news.

But God re-makes hearts. He transforms a heart of stone into a tender human heart, He gives us transfusions of His blood, His grace.

It gives us the inspiration to say, "I believe in God."

[spetznaz]

I finally made myself watch the video. We can all learn so much from that young man. So much. He had EVERY reason to hate - and suspect if the tables were turned, and his brother has shot the cop by mistake, that the cop’s sibling likely wouldn’t have hugged the brother. He had every reason to hate, but he chose to love. It’s not even forgiveness - it is more of love than forgiveness.

I am totally floored, and I pray that the lady does find Christ, and that the young man has the best life ever. If there was ever a Fund Me for that young man that’s the first one I’d participate in.

[MEG33]

God bless this young man...Words fail.

[Texan4Life]

There’s no a foundation for him, but there is foundation set up in his brother Botham’s name.

[southern rock]

Best outcome out of a a truly bad situation.

The victim might disagree with you if he wasn’t, you know, DEAD.!