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Illinois officer charged with killing Sonya Massey had history of ‘bullying’

Illinois officer charged with killing Sonya Massey had history of ‘bullying’



Sean P Grayson worked for six law enforcement agencies in four years, with allegations of abuse of power and lyingAs vigils for Sonya Massey take place across the US this weekend, a history of unethical and aggressive behavior by the officer who shot her, Sean P Grayson, is emerging. Grayson’s disciplinary file includes accusations of bullying behavior and abuse of power, according to CBS News.Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman and mother of two living outside Springfield, Illinois, had called 911 when she thought a prowler was lurking outside her home on 6 July. Grayson and another officer from the Sangamon county sheriff’s office were dispatched and arrived at her home. Instead of helping Massey with a possible intruder, Grayson shot her in the face after she moved a pot of water from her kitchen stove. Continue reading…



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Author : Nina Roberts

Publish date : 2024-07-27 19:06:51

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