Brandt Jean's Act Of Grace Toward His Brother's Killer Sparks A Debate Over Forgiving
"I'm proud of you my son, Brandt. Your load is lighter," Allison Jean wrote on Thursday, after her son forgave and hugged the woman who killed Botham Jean.
Brandt Jean's extraordinary response to a convicted murderer — he hugged Amber Guyger as she was sentenced for killing Jean's brother, Botham — has provoked a wide range of reactions, from admiration to frustration. It has also deepened a national debate over regulating police use of force.
In court, Brandt Jean, 18, used his victim impact statement to say that despite what Guyger took away from his family, if she is truly sorry for what she did, then he forgives her and wants the best for her.
"I don't know if this is possible, but can I give her a hug, please?"
