Botham Jean's mother says the fight for justice isn't over. That's after her son's killer -- Amber Guyger -- was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Allison Jean, spoke outside the Dallas County courtroom Wednesday afternoon, soon after the jury came down with the sentence.
She's calling for better training at the Dallas Police Department. Jean says if Guyger had received proper police training, her son would still be alive.
"That 10 years in prison is 10 years for her reflection and for her to change her life, but there is much more to be done,鈥� Jean said. 鈥淭he corruption that we saw during this process must stop."
Botham Jean, a 26-year-old accountant, was shot and killed by Guyger in his own home. She claimed she mistook his apartment for her own.
Many expected a longer prison sentence for Guyger. Prosecutors asked the jury to give her at least 28 years. That's how old Botham Jean would be if he were alive today.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot says he accepts the jury's decision.
鈥淧ersonally, I expected perhaps longer, but I respect what they did,鈥� Creuzot said. 鈥淭hey gave us their time. They gave this case their attention, and they reached what they thought was a just verdict.鈥�
Defense attorneys did not immediately address the media.
told reporters Wednesday evening she's concerned about testimony that officers may have tampered with evidence in the case.
鈥淲hat you saw and heard was disheartening,鈥� Hall said, adding that perceptions of the Dallas Police Department and law enforcement in general were damaged by the trial鈥檚 revelations.
She says she wants to rebuild trust with the community.
四虎影院鈥檚 Christopher Connelly contributed to this report.
