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Sonya Massey’s Family and Illinois County Agree to $10 Million Settlement

HeadlineFeb 13, 2025

The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was fatally shot in her kitchen by a sheriff’s deputy, has been awarded a $10 million settlement by Sangamon County in Illinois. Massey had called 911 because she was concerned over a potential prowler.

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