US EditionThe trial of an ex-deputy who shot an unarmed Black woman in her home is moved to another city
- A judge ruled that the murder trial of a former Illinois sheriff's deputy will move from Springfield to Peoria due to intense publicity surrounding the case.
- Grayson, 30, faces charges including first-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, in her home.
- The case has gained international attention regarding police shootings involving people of color.
- Local activist Teresa Haley commented, 'Location does not change the outcome,' regarding the trial.
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Trial For Ex-Deputy Who Shot Unarmed Woman Moved To Another City
Trial For Ex-Deputy Who Shot Unarmed Woman Moved To Another City - Springfield, IL - A former deputy's murder trial in the death of Sonya Massey was moved out of Springfield due to intense publicity, a judge ruled.
Trial of ex-Illinois deputy who fatally shot unarmed Black woman is moved to another city
The murder trial of a former Illinois sheriff's deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, an unarmed black woman, in her Springfield home last summer will be moved out of the capital city to Peoria because of intense publicity, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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WMBDJudge rules Sonya Massey murder trial can proceed in Peoria County
2 p.m. update: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- The judge ruled Sean Grayson's first-degree murder trial can be moved to Peoria County Tuesday afternoon. The Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office did not object to the motion. The Peoria County court system will have to agree to the motion in order to proceed. Illinois Sen.’s Sonya Massey bills advance through committee His next court date will be April 23 in Sangamon County to schedule futu…
The trial of an ex-deputy who shot an unarmed Black woman in her home is moved to another city
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The murder trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, an unarmed black woman, in her Springfield home last summer will be moved out of the capital city to Peoria because of intense publicity, a judge ruled Tuesday. Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin granted the request by defense attorneys for Sean Grayson, who personally appeared in court, shackled at the waist, for the first time in months. Pros…
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