Family of Black woman killed by Illinois police to get $10 million in settlement
The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police in Illinois in July 2024, will receive $10 million as part of a settlement with officials from Sangamon County, the attorney representing the family said on Wednesday.
Family of Sonya Massey, Black Woman Shot in Home by Sheriff's Deputy, Accepts $10M Settlement
County officials in Springfield, Illinois, have agreed to pay $10 million to the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman shot and killed in her home last summer by a sheriff’s deputy respond
Family of woman killed by deputy settles for $10M with Illinois county
Attorneys for the family of Sonya Massey announced they reached a $10 million settlement in the wrongful death case against Sangamon County and the sheriff’s office.
Sangamon County, Illinois Board approves settlement with Sonya Massey's family over police shooting
Massey, 36, was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home near Springfield on July 6, 2024.
Sonya Massey’s family and Sangamon County agree to $10M settlement over fatal shooting
Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, have agreed to a $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey –– a Black woman who was shot and killed by law enforcement in her home last year.
Family of Sonya Massey to receive $10 million settlement over fatal shooting by ex-deputy
A $10 million settlement with the family of Sonya Massey was unanimously approved Tuesday by officials in an Illinois county. Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was fatally shot by law enforcement in her home last July after she called 911 about a possible prowler.
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