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Judge Rules Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey to Stay in Jail as Illinois Sheriff Announces Resignation


Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home last month, will remain jailed after a judge denied his request for bail for colon cancer treatment. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would resign by Aug. 31 due to pressure following the incident. The judge ruled that Grayson poses a danger to the community and electronic monitoring was not sufficient. Grayson’s attorneys argued that the Menard County Jail doesn’t have the medical staff to provide necessary care, but the judge disagreed.

Massey’s family attended the hearing where the judge cited Grayson’s disparaging remarks about Massey and his refusal to render aid as reasons for his continued detention. Campbell, who had been facing calls for resignation, decided to step down, acknowledging that significant changes needed to be made to prevent future tragedies like Massey’s death. Grayson, who believed Massey intended to harm him when she said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” shot her in the head. He was fired from the Sheriff’s Office and pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct charges.

Massey’s killing has sparked national protests and concerns over police violence against Black individuals. Grayson’s disciplinary history at the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, including disobeying orders and inaccurate police reports, has raised questions about his hiring in Sangamon County. Despite growing public and political pressure for accountability, some, including Massey’s family and Governor Pritzker, have criticized Campbell for failing to take responsibility for the incident.

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