SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has issued the following statement regarding a judge’s decision to hold Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson in custody without bail. Grayson allegedly shot Sonya Massey in the face, killing her, on July 6. Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed woman, had called the police to report a suspected intruder in her home.
Grayson has been indicted and charged on five counts, including three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement:
“Today’s decision by the judge to hold Deputy Sean Grayson in custody without bail marks another crucial step in the pursuit of justice for Sonya Massey’s family, emphasizing the gravity of the charges and the severity of the officer’s actions.
“Sonya’s death has been extremely shocking and devastating for her family and community. We hope that this officer continues to be held accountable for his deadly actions in order to restore trust and rebuild faith within this grieving community.”
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