Sean P. Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her home, had a history of bullying behavior and abuse of power, revealed in disciplinary records obtained by CBS News. Audio recordings also show that Grayson’s superiors were worried about his conduct and lack of integrity.
In an encounter with Girard Police Chief Wayman Meredith, Grayson was described as “steaming mad,” prompting concerns about his behavior. The disciplinary file also included accusations of abusing his power and harassing individuals during arrests. Massey’s family continues to seek answers after bodycam footage showed Grayson shoot her in the head, leading to his arrest on charges of first-degree murder and other offenses.
Despite allegations of inappropriate conduct, the complaints filed against Grayson were ultimately deemed unfounded, and he left the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in “good standing” before being hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. It was during a response to a prowler call by Massey that Grayson’s actions turned deadly, resulting in her tragic death. Previous reports indicated Grayson had a history of driving under the influence and had served in multiple police departments.
Grayson’s attorney declined to comment on the case. Massey’s family continues to seek justice following the tragic events that unfolded in her home.
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