Family of Sonya Massey to receive $10M settlement

Sonya Massey’s family, Sangamon County reach $10 million settlement in fatal police shooting
The agreement is pending approval by the Sangamon County Board at its meeting Tuesday. Massey, 36, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Springfield home last July.
Family of Sonya Massey to receive $10M settlement following fatal shooting by ex-deputy
A $10 million settlement has been reached between Sangamon County and the family of Sonya Massey, according to NPR Illinois.
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County over fatal shooting
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.
Family of Sonya Massey awarded $10M financial settlement from Sangamon County
According to a memo from Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter, officials negotiated a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey for last year’s fatal shooting involving a sheriff’s deputy.
Sangamon County settles with Sonya Massey’s family — WGN Evening News
Sangamon County has come to an agreement for a settlement with the family of Sonya Massey, the Springfield woman shot and killed last July by a deputy who responded to her 911 call. (
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