Former deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey denied early release

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board denied a request for early medical release on Friday for Sean Grayson. Grayson is a former sheriff's deputy who was convicted for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in her home during 2024. The decision ensures that Grayson remains in custody to serve his 20-year prison sentence. A board spokesperson confirmed the ruling, which rejects the former officer's bid to leave prison before completing his court-mandated term.