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Massey Commission outlines systemic gaps, recommends major safety reforms

After more than a year of examining systemic gaps in mental health response, policing and community safety, the Massey Commission delivered its annual report to the Sangamon County Board. Read More

What Happened to Sonya Massey? Everything to Know About Her Death and Murder Trial

Sonya Massey was unarmed when she called police for help, which resulted in her being shot to death. Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was arrested in connection to her death, and a ... Read More

Panel looking at murder of Sonya Massey by sheriff's deputy recommends police reforms

Sontae Massey, Sonya’s cousin, served on the commission and told the Sangamon County Board this week that the steps laid out in their report aren’t just recommendations. “They are a promise that this ... Read More

Ex-deputy found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

PEORIA, IL – A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of second-degree murder on Oct. 29 in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman whose killing sparked protests and a ... Read More

Sonya Massey’s Killer Found Guilty Of Second-Degree Murder

Protests sparked across the nation after news of Massey’s July 2024 death made headlines, adding another name to the lengthy list of Black people who have died at the hands of the police. The family ... Read More

Massey Commission releases final report

The 63-page report, which the group calls a "blueprint built from the voice of Sangamon County residents," was compiled over the last year. Read More

Cop's testimony, judge's instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The killing of Sonya Massey in her home by an Illinois sheriff's deputy was pursued by prosecutors as a first-degree murder case with a possible life prison sentence. Then the ... Read More

Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can't agree on first-degree murder charge

Read full article: Holiday travel hits a sweeter note as Southwest Airlines worker plays sax at Houston airport A screenshot from footage of the bust that was posted to Facebook PEORIA, Ill. – A jury ... Read More

Cop's testimony, judge's instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case

Read full article: Botetourt County residents voice concerns over Google’s data center environmental impact and county transparency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The killing of Sonya Massey in her home by an ... Read More

Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a ... Read More