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Amber Guyger was hugged by her victim’s brother and a judge, igniting a debate about forgiveness and race

Some were confused, troubled and outraged after Amber Guyger received embraces from both the victim's brother and the judge.

Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt Jean hugs former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger after delivering his impact statement to her following her 10-year prison sentence for murder at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas on Oct. 2, 2019.

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