Jury deliberations begin in trial of former deputy
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The jury began deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former Sangamon County, Illinois, deputy Sean Grayson, accused of shooting and killing Sonya Massey in her home.
Closing arguments are set to begin on Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
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Sheriff’s deputy got mad and fatally shot Sonya Massey without justification, prosecutor says
A prosecutor says an Illinois sheriff's deputy had no legal justification when he shot Sonya Massey in her home in July 2024 after the Black woman called 911 for help.
Massey was killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, last year after she called authorities over concerns about a prowler.
Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey's vow to "rebuke him in the name of Jesus" led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey's mother.
Testimony continued Friday in the trial of Sean Grayson. He's charged with the first-degree murder of Sonya Massey. Here's a recap of the day.
Sonya Massey showed no threatening behavior before Sean Grayson fatally shot her at home, court hears: Live updates - Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey,
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