A Texas judge is in the hot seat over what happened after a murder trial that gripped the nation and caused tears and protests.

Judge Tammy Kemp, of the 204th District, wiped tears from her eyes at the moment when in a victim impact statement, Botham Jean’s brother, Brandt, gave a long embrace and forgiveness to former Texas police officer Amber Guyger, who was on trial for murdering Botham Jean.