Illinois Deputy Convicted In Killing Of Black Woman
October 30, 2025
5:13 am
An Illinois jury on Wednesday found former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman killed inside her Springfield home in July 2024.
The verdict concludes a closely watched case that reignited national discussions about police accountability and the use of deadly force against Black Americans.
Grayson, 31, was initially charged with three counts of first-degree murder but the jury opted for the lesser charge after two days of deliberations, according to court filings. He faces four to 20 years in prison, though Illinois law allows for probation …
