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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

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

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

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

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

Recap of changes made following Sonya Massey's death

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Since July 6, 2024, the morning Sonya Massey was shot and killed in her home by former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson, many changes have come to Sangamon ... 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

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

Read full article: Appalachian Power issues warning about water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams The City of Martinsville has announced its next top cop. Chad Rhoads will serve as Chief ... Read More

Deliberations begin in murder trial of sheriff's deputy who shot Sonya Massey

The fate of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson is in the hands of a jury after closing arguments were made Tuesday. Grayson was charged with murder in the shooting death of Sonya ... 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