Illinois deputy sentenced for killing Sonya Massey

Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called the police for help. Grayson, convicted of second-degree murder, expressed remorse during sentencing. Massey’s death led to protests over police treatment of Black individuals, prompting changes in law enforcement training and hiring practices in Illinois.

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