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Police Officer Who Shot Sonya Massey Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

While the conviction is a step in the right direction, America still has a long way to go in addressing mental health emergencies and holding officers accountable.

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Conor J. Kelly
Oct 30, 2025
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The former officer who shot and killed Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson, was found guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. The judgment, which the Massey family called “some measure” of justice for Sonya, is yet another flashpoint of police brutality in America. While it is good to see that G…

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