I've noticed that a lot of news sources are reporting the hug, but not the strong Christian message that was key to Brandt Jean's message, as well as to the judge's follow up (below). So I'm sharing the videos here.
This was Brandt Jean’s chance to tell Guyger exactly what he thought of the former Dallas officer after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering his brother last year when she mistook his apartment for hers....See it all below.
Instead, Jean told Guyger that he wanted what Botham would have wanted.
"I think giving your life to Christ would be the best thing that Botham would want for you," he told her. "I love you as a person, and I don't wish anything bad on you."
He told Guyger that he didn't even want her to go to prison.
"Can I give her a hug, please?" Brandt asked. "Please."
Equally extraordinary was the moment of grace extended by the judge. After speaking to the family, she spoke with Guyger and then ...
The judge appeared to be overcome in the moment, and left the courtroom. She returned a moment later, a small Bible in her hand.See the news report below which contains much more.
“You can have mine,” the judge said to Guyger. “I have three or four at home.”
She then began to counsel Guyger. The pair were talking low, barely audible, just the two of them. “This is your job,” the judge said, opening the book.
The judge mentioned John 3:16, saying this will strengthen her. Guyger nodded her head.
“You just need a tiny mustard seed of faith,” the judge said. “You start with this.”
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