Illinois court orders new hearing to decide if sheriff's deputy accused of murdering Sonya Massey can be released before trial.

An Illinois appellate court has ordered a new hearing to determine if former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson should be released from jail pending his first-degree murder trial for shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, in her home. The court found the circuit court's decision to detain Grayson was improper, as prosecutors did not provide enough evidence that no conditions could ensure public safety. The case has attracted national attention as an example of police shooting Black people in their homes. Grayson's next court hearing is scheduled for Monday.

November 27, 2024
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