Sonya Massey case sparks discussions about police accountability and racial justice
James Wilburn, father of Sonya Massey, speaks to reporters in Springfield, Ill. on Monday, July 22, 2024. A former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy has been charged with murder after shooting Massey inside her home while responding to a 911 call on July 6. John O'Connor / AP Photo
Today, we are spending our entire show talking about the life and death of Sonya Massey.
Video from the sheriff's department body cameras was released on Monday. New information is still being released — particularly about the background of the deputy who was fired and charged with murder.
During the show, we'll talk about the former deputy's background and how this case has sparked conversations about police accountability in the country.
GUESTS:
Dean Olsen
Senior Staff Writer, Illinois Times
Farrah Anderson
Investigative Reporting Fellow, Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute
Austin Randolph
President, Springfield Branch, NAACP
Theodis Pace
President, NAACP — Illinois State Conference
Kimberly Renee
Social Activist and Public Historian
Mugshot of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson
Photo Credit: Sangamon County Jail