SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of the tragic death of Sonya Massey, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell has announced his retirement amid growing public outcry and demands for accountability. Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the Massey family, has issued the following statement in response to the sheriff’s retirement:
“The retirement of Sheriff Jack Campbell marks a turning point in the ongoing pursuit of justice for Sonya Massey. Although the pain of her loss is still fresh, Sonya’s family is willing to work with the outgoing sheriff for the remainder of his tenure to help heal the community and achieve full justice for Sonya. The Massey family also hopes to work with Sangamon County’s next sheriff to examine how this tragedy happened and to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again in this community.”
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