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Ex-deputy in prison for Sonya Massey shooting is denied medical release
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Key Points:
- Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was denied early medical release from his 20-year prison sentence for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 about a possible prowler.
- Grayson, diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, was convicted of second-degree murder after shooting Massey in her home and received the maximum sentence.
- The Illinois Prisoner Review Board unanimously rejected Grayson’s release application, citing that his medical condition had been considered at sentencing and emphasizing justice for Massey’s family.
- Attorneys for Massey’s family and state officials praised the decision, highlighting the importance of accountability and condemning the violence against Massey.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged the tragedy, underscoring the broader issues of violence against innocent Black Americans and the need for justice.
