Springfield, Ill. — Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court denied former deputy Sean Grayson’s pretrial release, ensuring that he remains jailed pending trial for the killing of Sonya Massey:
“The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to deny Sean Grayson’s release is a relief for Sonya Massey’s family. By upholding their responsibility to prioritize public safety, the court has sent a powerful message that the rights and safety of the community must come first and accountability must be pursued.
“Sonya’s family has shown incredible resilience in their pursuit of justice for her senseless killing. This decision affirms their efforts and underscores the importance of addressing police violence and holding those responsible fully accountable. We will continue to fight alongside the Massey family to ensure that justice is served.”
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Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
