Illinois sheriff retiring after deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting Sonya Massey
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An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black...
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Sonya Massey murder: Pritzker calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot woman in her home
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Illinois sheriff retiring after deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting Sonya Massey
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Sean Grayson—the former deputy involved with the case—was fired and indicted of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Pritzker said in a news conference Wednesday he called on Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign in part because he has “failed to explain” why he hired the deputy who killed Sonya Massey despite past issues with his record.
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would not resign despite Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s call for his resignation following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies last month.
An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The former Illinois deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month will remain jailed, a judge ruled Friday, rejecting his request to be released on bail to accommodate his medical needs, which include treatment for colon cancer.
Sean Grayson—the former deputy involved with the case—was fired and indicted for first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
