3 h. ago Sheriff’s deputy who fired fatal shot at Sonya Massey told partner not to give aid, court hears: Trial recap

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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4 h. ago Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Black woman yawns in court as victim’s family breaks down at body cam footage: Live updates

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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5 h. ago Sonya Massey trial live: Sheriff’s deputy who fired fatal shot at woman’s head told partner not to give aid, court hears

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot the victim, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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6 h. ago Sonya Massey trial live: Prosecutor says sheriff’s deputy ‘got mad’ and fatally shot Black woman ‘without justification’

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot the victim, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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9 h. ago Sonya Massey trial live: Witness describes chaotic scene after ex

Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers, called emergency responders on July 6 2024 over a suspected prowler at her property in Springfield

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10 h. ago Sonya Massey trial live: Opening statements begin in case of ex

Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers, called emergency responders on July 6 2024 over a suspected prowler at her property in Springfield

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68 h. ago What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey

An Illinois sheriff's deputy goes on trial this week in the death of Sonya Massey

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2 w. ago ‘The world needs to know what happened to my baby’: inside devastating new police

Composed almost entirely of footage filmed by police, The Perfect Neighbor is a harrowing documentary about a black woman shot by her white neighbour in Florida. The director reveals how she made it‘To this day,” says Geeta Gandbhir, “I’m devastated.” The film-maker is talking about the killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a black woman shot dead by her white neighbour in Florida two years ago. Gandbhir first came to the case in a personal capacity, as 35-year-old Owens was a family friend.But things quickly changed. She and her team worked hard to drum up media attention and pressure law enforcement and government institutions to take action – and hold this neighbour, 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, accountable. They began filming protests and vigils, intending to create short pieces for news outlets. Continue reading...

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