SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 28, 2026) –– The family of Sonya Massey, alongside representatives from Ben Crump Law and Romanucci & Blandin, will address members of the media following the Thursday sentencing of former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey.
Brief comments will be made by the family and legal team outside the courthouse shortly after sentencing concludes. More extensive comments and one-on-one interviews with members of Sonya Massey’s family will be offered one hour after sentencing at an off-site location.
WHO:
Family of Sonya Massey
WHEN:
January 29, 2026
Immediately following the sentencing of Sean Grayson
Extended media availability: One hour after sentencing
WHERE:
Initial Statement:
Outside the Sangamon County Courthouse
Springfield, Illinois
Extended Availability:
Visions 1908
801 S. 11th Street
Springfield, IL
Contact: Teresa Haley 217-836-4339
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MEDIA CONTACT:
[email protected]
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