Sonya Massey, Sangamon County

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.
Massey family, Sangamon County reach agreement to $10M settlement
Sangamon County has reached an agreement with the family of Sonya Massey through mediation on an out-of-court settlement. Here's what happens next.
Sangamon County reaches settlement with Sonya Massey's family
Sangamon County has reached an agreement for a settlement with the family of Sonya Massey. Published reports say county officials have negotiated with the family’s lawyers and both sides reached a deal for the county to pay $10 million dollars.
Sangamon County reaches $10M settlement with family of Sonya Massey, memo shows
Sonya Massey's family will receive $10 million after she was shot and killed at her Springfield-area home last July by former Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson. She called 911 because she feared someone was trying to break in her home.
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, Sangamon County reach $10 million settlement in police shooting death
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The family of Sonya Massey has reached a $10 million settlement agreement with Sangamon County following her death in July 2024 by a now former sheriff's deputy. According to a filing, the settlement was met this week after mediation and discussions between the county and Massey's estate.
Legal experts weigh in on the $10 million settlement between Sonya Massey's family and Sangamon County
A SLU law expert said political pressure or concerns about winning at trial may have been a factor in the amount, which he said was much larger than average.
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Sangamon County settles with Sonya Massey’s family for $10 million
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