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Sean Grayson, Convicted in Fatal 2024 Shooting of Sonya Massey, to Be Sentenced on Thursday
Sean Grayson faces 4 to 20 years for second-degree murder after shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 fearing a prowler, prompting legal and procedural reforms in Illinois.
- Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County deputy, faces sentencing Thursday after his conviction for second-degree murder and has been incarcerated since he was charged.
- On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, 36-year-old Black single mother, amid mental-health struggles, called 911 fearing a prowler at her Springfield, Illinois home.
- Deputy Dawson Farley's body camera captured Sean Grayson ordering a pot moved and `yelled at her to drop the pan` before shooting Sonya Massey, while Grayson's body camera was mostly inactive shortly after he pulled his weapon.
- The U.S. Justice Department's inquiry led to reforms including de-escalation training, data collection, the hiring sheriff's retirement, and a $10,000,000 settlement negotiated by Ben Crump.
- The case highlighted concerns about police shootings of Black people in their homes, and Sean Grayson faces a sentence range of four to 20 years with at least 50% expected to be served.
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The former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey faces up to 20 years in prison
The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her Springfield home could be facing up to 20 years behind bars.
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