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Sean Grayson Trial: Former Deputy's Testimony and Jury Deliberations

The trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, accused of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in July 2024, has reached a critical stage. Grayson testified in his own defense, and closing arguments are set to begin, with jury...

Oct 28, 2025 11:31 Former cop charged with murdering Sonya Massey testifies his actions ‘matched the threat level’

Sean Grayson Trial: Former Deputy's Testimony and Jury Deliberations

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Sean Grayson Murder Trial: Deputy on Trial for Killing Unarmed Black Woman

The trial of Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, is underway, drawing national attention. Grayson is charged with first-degree murder in the July 6, 2024, shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed Black woman, in...

Oct 23, 2025 11:32 Sheriff’s deputy ‘got mad’ and fatally shot Sonya Massey without justification, prosecutor says

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Trial of Officer Sean Grayson in Shooting of Sonya Massey Begins

The trial of Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy, has commenced, focusing on the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in July 2024. Grayson faces first-degree murder charges, igniting discussions about police conduct, mental h...

Oct 22, 2025 12:03 Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey

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Trial of Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey Shooting Begins

The trial of former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey has begun in Peoria County. The case has garnered international attention, raising questions about police shootings involving people of...

Oct 20, 2025 12:32 What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey