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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John O'Connor

The former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey faces up to 20 years in prison

Deputy Shooting 911 Response - (Chicago Sun-Times)

The former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to request help, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.

Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October. Grayson, who is white, could be sentenced to as much as 20 years in prison but also is eligible for probation. He has been incarcerated since he was charged in the killing.

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