U.S. Opens Investigation Into Killing of Sonya Massey
The Justice Department notified Sangamon County, Ill., that it had opened a civil rights investigation after reports about the shooting raised “serious concerns.”
DOJ investigating Sangamon County for discrimination after Sonya Massey murder
The Department of Justice is formally inquiring into Sangamon County for its nondiscrimination practices. County officials said they received a formal letter from the Department of Justice asking for more information after receiving allegations the Sheriff’s Office,
Department of Justice demand sheriff's records in Sonya Massey killing
At the time of the fatal shooting, the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office was led by then-Sheriff Jack Campbell, who retired in August and was replaced by Crouch.
Sangamon County sheriff's department subject of a Department of Justice civil rights probe
The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey has led to the Department of Justice launching a civil rights investigation of the Sangamon County sheriff's office.
Justice Department confirms investigation of Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office after Sonya Massey’s death
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson holds his weapon while speaking to Sonya Massey in her home on July 6. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder after responding to a call from Massey about a suspected intruder at her home.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after killing of Sonya Massey
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, dated Thursday.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman
The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy
DOJ opens civil rights probe of Illinois sheriff's office after death of Sonya Massey
The fatal shooting earlier this year of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, sparked national outcry over police violence.
DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation of Illinois’ Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office four months after a deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey while responding to her call about a possible prowler outside the 36-year-old Black woman’s home.
DOJ opens civil rights investigation in killing of Sonya Massey
Sonya Massey was shot and killed while deputies responded to her call about a possible prowler outside her home in July.
Justice Department launches probe into police shooting death of Sonya Massey
The Justice Department is investigating how authorities in the area treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities.
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Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after Sonya Massey killing in July
The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a ...
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USDOJ: Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office may have violated Civil Rights Act in Massey killing
SummaryDOJ letter cites statutes from 3 separate federal laws on race, disabilities, police safety The United States ...
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DOJ opens civil rights probe of Illinois sheriffs after fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
A scathing Justice Department letter dated Thursday to Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch and other county officials said ...