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Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
10 months ago
Cop’s testimony, judge’s instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case

“This is not unusual,” Andrew Leipold, who teaches criminal law at University of Illinois College of Law, said of the jury’s alternatives.

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IL State News
10 months ago
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE protests outside Chicago

“This is a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent, a right protected under the First Amendment.”

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National
10 months ago
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

Van Hollen was joined by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Alex Padilla of California, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, and six others.

A crowd watches a news conference after the Sean Grayson trial verdict Wednesday in Peoria.
Crime
10 months ago
Sonya Massey’s mom on Grayson verdict: ‘I can’t wait until he goes to Hell’

Responses to the verdict were less than pleasant.

Peoria County Courthouse
Crime
10 months ago
Why was Grayson convicted of Second Degree Murder? Legal experts weigh in

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.

Left to right: Anthony Romanucci, James Wilburn, Teresa Haley, and Sontae Massey, all speaking with a reporter Wednesday afternoon in downtown Peoria.
Crime
10 months ago
Sonya Massey’s family says Grayson trial verdict is a ‘miscarriage of justice’

Family members say the verdict wasn’t fair, but an attorney says it’s something.

Crime
10 months ago
Mayor, senator react to Grayson verdict

Buscher: City and SPD “will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect.”
Turner: “Justice has been served. Today’s verdict shows that no one is above the law.”

Anjanette Young, dressed in red and black, stands behind attorney Benjamin Crump during a news conference following the signing of "Sonya's Law."
Crime
10 months ago
Attorney Ben Crump reacts to Grayson verdict

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
10 months ago
Grayson guilty of second degree murder

Maximum sentence is twenty years.

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