Police Hiring
In the wake of a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy shooting an unarmed woman in her kitchen, investigative reporter Beth Hundsdorfer began investigating the situation and the county’s hiring practices.
Jury chosen in murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson
The case was moved to Peoria due to pretrial publicity.
Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor
The measure was drafted in the wake of the July 2024 shooting death of Sangamon County resident Sonya Massey.
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death
The Illinois Senate has passed bills responding to Sonya Massey’s death in Springfield last summer.
Trial of sheriff’s deputy accused in shooting death of Sangamon County woman moved
Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, will stand trial later this year in Peoria on murder charges in...
Massey attorneys announce $10 million settlement in wrongful death case
Sonya Massey’s family reached a $10 million settlement in her wrongful death lawsuit against Sangamon County.
Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
The agreement ends a U.S. Department of Justice investigation spurred by the shooting of Sonya Massey.
Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
The Illinois Supreme Court denies former Deputy Sean Grayson’s release while it decides whether to hear his appeal under SAFE-T...
Appellate Court finds former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson should be released until trial
An appellate court ruled for the release of ex-deputy Sean Grayson pending trial for the shooting of Sonya Massey, sparking...
In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ Investigation
The Department of Justice is investigating the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and related entities for civil rights violations following the...
In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI...
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