The older sister of Botham Jean admires her youngest sibling for hugging the former Dallas police officer who killed their brother. But she understands those who disagree with the display of forgiveness.
"What Brandt did, I truly admire," Allisa Charles-Findley said in a statement released through the family's attorney Friday."I pray everyday to get to the point of forgiveness and he is already there."Amber Guyger gets 10-year murder sentence for fatally shooting Botham JeanFor many, the hug by 18-year-old Brandt Jean was a touching moment, coming at the end of an emotionally-charged trial.
Charles-Findley understands why people would disagree, saying in her statement,"I respect that." But she asked people to be respectful of her brother's decision.The problem with always asking black people to forgiveRead More"Not everyone is in the same mental place at the same time," she said,"but do not be disrespectful with your posts and comments on social media, or by word of mouth. Let my brother be free and keep the negativity to yourselves.
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