Brandt Jean, the 18-year-old who hugged Amber Guyger, the woman convicted of killing his brother, in court spoke out for the first time about the moment that shocked the nation and spurred a national conversation on forgiveness.
The sentence appeared to initially disappoint the Jean family, who had hoped for far harsher punishment. Several members of the family broke down in tears, shaking their heads as if in disbelief of the jury's decision. He stepped off the witness stand, met Guyger in front of the judge's bench and embraced as Guyger broke into tears.
"We don’t know what’s going to happen [in the future]," he said."I just felt like I had to get that point across to her." Bertrum and Allison Jean, the parents of Brandt and Botham Jean, told ABC News Thursday they were surprised by the remarkable act of mercy their 18-year-old son showed Guyger after her sentencing.
michaelstrahan That is what we preach, forgiveness because the Bible says God does not want the death of any sinner but, should repent and turn to Christ
michaelstrahan Brandt Jean, has a good heart! To be able to forgive. However I think it’s in justice to the family only 10 years whether it was intentional or accidental and definitely ignorance. There are people that commit less crimes and do more time not right!
michaelstrahan What an incredible human being!!! You are truly a blessing!!!
michaelstrahan Bless his soul! This gives me hope! I have seen and heard so many hateful things after what happened to this young man's brother. Yet, he have not a hatred bone in his body. 'By our actions we will be judged' God is smiling down on this you man and so is his brother❤
michaelstrahan Amazing young man with more heart than most. God bless him and his family. 💚
michaelstrahan If this boy was walking around in a hoodie, someone like Amber Guyger would have shot him dead, and he would have been called a THUG!
michaelstrahan I’m sure there’s outrage over the prospect of unity and forgiveness over all of this. I mean what will you people do now? Who to attack? Who to blame? Dear god, will you have to think of your own faults?
michaelstrahan That’s the power of forgiveness. We can wish the evil ones will go to hell. But hell starts now. Bitterness and pain. Forgiveness is a healing power. It’s holy. It make you holy. A completed person. Jesus’ life was devoted to forgiveness. Teaching it.
michaelstrahan Great kid
michaelstrahan AMEN
michaelstrahan This young man is so very special. So sorry for his loss.
michaelstrahan They should have forgave that mother that for the love for her child wanted a better education, so sent him to better school, sentenced 5 years. I’m just saying.
michaelstrahan Mature beyond his years- what an amazing young man.
michaelstrahan Real Christianity on display
michaelstrahan His brother must be rolling in the grave. The judge and the bible ? They would not be doing this much ass-kissing if she weren't white.
michaelstrahan 'If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins' (Matthew 6: 14-15
michaelstrahan 'Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others' (Colossians 3:13
TheView michaelstrahan We don't offer forgiveness to people that don't ask for our forgiveness we don't offer forgiveness to racist police officers that murder unarmed black man in their Apartments this is unforgivable Behavior.
TheView michaelstrahan What we saw with the Botham Jean case was treason among Black Folk we have a judge that came off the seat to hug a convicted murderer, we had Bottom Jeans brother to come down out of a witness stand to hug a convicted murderer this is treasonous behavior is unacceptable .
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TheView michaelstrahan Thank you for your courage and sharing your faith with us. G-d forgives us daily. Forgiveness is the key to Life. 🌈🎚
TheView michaelstrahan This was truly and honestly a HUGE MISTAKE that she has to pay for and to hug the person that took a family member away is simply AMAZING. His parents should be proud of him for the way he has grown up
michaelstrahan Such a remarkable and courageous thing to do. I am certain your brother would be proud and God is too. BelikeBo
TheView michaelstrahan Still his life remains in jeopardy because of the color of his skin. We need to act in love the same way he has and advocate for African Americans.
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TheView michaelstrahan It’s the slave mentality. Talk about what the mother said after the verdict
TheView michaelstrahan Was it a mistake when she realized it was not her apartment and he was sitting on the couch eating ice cream to shoot him dead.Anyway. I guess the black cop that got 12 years for shooting the 'white Australian woman' wasn't a mistake & his situation really seem. A Mistake.🤔
TheView michaelstrahan Mr. Genes life is worth just as much as anyone's and it was disrespectful to his memory. so I'll just leave this here. Let's see what forgiveness and mercy white people show Black and Brown people in the justice system from this point forward.
TheView michaelstrahan I understand why the young man did what he did. and I'm not even upset at that because he did what God commands. I think he probably should have done it not in the public eye in court but that was his decision. My problem is the judge and the bailiff that was inappropriate.
TheView michaelstrahan It's pretty sad that ABC'S self righteous hypocrite INGRATES joy Bedhar and Sunny Hostin were mad at this forgiving Christian kid.But what else should we expect from those to race baiting hate mongering puppets.
TheView michaelstrahan Who are any of us to judge this young man? Just effing stop.
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TheView michaelstrahan Really turns my stomach, wtf is wrong with this dude? He must have really hated his brother or really have a boner for blonds.
TheView michaelstrahan I wouldn't forgive her.
TheView michaelstrahan ~botham family~ —i have no ‘empathy’ for this family—I watched this trial from start to finish—‘forgiveness’ my azz—amber guyger—convicted felon/murderer—had taken a life for her ‘funeral’ mantra—deadly aim—this was a ‘farce trial’—‘i’m done’—
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michaelstrahan I can respect that but it's hard.
Kellysm50101657 michaelstrahan I truly respect this young man. Much Love ❤️
michaelstrahan Beautiful, God bless him. And really doesn’t matter if anybody else in the world forgives her, other than his family 🤷🏼♀️
michaelstrahan Truly an amazing and wise young man!! One of God’s best !!!!
michaelstrahan This should be the top news story. Purely Christ like.
michaelstrahan The mind of Christ.Philippians 2:5 Even while Christ, was on the cross! Which was, the Most embarrassing way for a jew to die, just like the so-called African Americans hung from trees!.Then Jesus said, father, forgive them! For they know not what they do. Luke 23:34 🕊H2R💖
michaelstrahan I love this man. He's an extraordinary man.
michaelstrahan BrandtJean is only 18 yet he is wise beyond his years in the classroom of life. Honestly.
michaelstrahan 🗣and that’s why no one will remember your name!!!😡😡😡🖕🏽
michaelstrahan Unforgiveness is like a ship that rots in the heart of the one that harbors it. This man gets it. He let it go and gave his pain over the loss of his brother to God. And he'll probably have to renew that release from time to time, but he can do it.
michaelstrahan Thank you for sharing. God is speaking to us ALL through this young man. I hope everyone sees that. Starting today I’m living my best, forgiving, Christian life.
michaelstrahan Look at this thread...A bunch of white people fawning over 'grace' they wouldn't reciprocate...It's disgusting. This is another example of devalued Black life and telling WP that we owe them 'something' even in the face of treacherous murder...😏
michaelstrahan Forgiveness or not you don’t give comfort to your brother’s murderer. Same goes for judge
LisaMarieBoothe michaelstrahan I would hazard a guess that there are many parents out there who wish and pray that their children have as much dignity and empathy as this young man. So very proud that he stood up for what's in his heart
michaelstrahan Let your inner light shine life’s too short to let hate and anger bottle you up inside. Forgiveness is hard to give in these cases, but forgiveness is the best way to heal one”s grieving heart correctly❤️ May your brother rest in peace 🙏and your family’s grieving hearts heal
michaelstrahan What a remarkable man. I am in awe of him.
michaelstrahan He’s in incredible young man to forgive her, I don’t know if I could have! Bless him!
michaelstrahan Such a great spirit man. I was reading about the case, so shocking. Hard moment and he choose that action.
michaelstrahan I just wonder if you would've forgave a black person🤔
michaelstrahan Well said,peace of mind is very important,may the lord continue to bless u an ur family
michaelstrahan Be like BO I like his t shirt Forgive is peace of mind AA step work Jesus teaching too
michaelstrahan My dad was killed by a drunk driver and I forgave him in the courthouse because I thought that’s what I needed at the time to move on and I regret it to this day everyday. I should have never told him I forgive him 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️😭🤷🏻♀️I was confused and grieving
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michaelstrahan I hugged my sister too Out front Sounds right Forgiveness but bye bye
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