Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department investigated by DOJ
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department investigated by DOJ following the controversial and fatal Sonya Massey shooting
In wake of Massey shooting, Sangamon County target of DOJ Investigation
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. — The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations, but the probe may go beyond the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The U.S. Department of Justice’s civil ...
Massey Commission passes resolutions, responds to DOJ investigation into Sangamon Co.
The Massey Commission also passed two resolutions for the Sangamon County board to consider. The first resolution would establish a 708 Mental Health Board in Sangamon County. The second would allow a resolution for voters to decide on the power to recall a sheriff in the county.
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,
DOJ Investigates Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, following allegations of misconduct and civil rights violations. The investigation has garnered significant attention and concern from the community.
DOJ opens investigation into fatal Sonya Massey shooting
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot by a white police officer in July after calling to report a prowler outside her home. In a letter to Illinois’ Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office,
Justice Department Opens Inquiry in Sonya Massey Death
The Justice Department is opening a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of an Illinois woman inside her own home by a sheriff's deputy. Sonya Massey, 36, was killed by former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson in July amid an exchange over a pot of boiling water.
DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey
Massey’s killing sparked national outrage and renewed calls for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would set up a national registry of police misconduct and target racial bias and use of force.
DOJ launches probe into Sonya Massey shooting
The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman in her Springfield home.
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Sangamon County awaits final mail-in ballot count to determine new recorder
It has been two weeks since election day and all mail-in ballots are due. That means we should know who will be the next ...
Massey Commission endorses resolution for county mental health board
Sonya Massey, who was shot to death on July 6, was the subject of a mental health call the day before the fatal shooting.
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 ...
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Dream Center of Sangamon County receives $100,000 donation
The Frank and Linda Vala Dream Center of Sangamon County will be expanding its program options after the center received two $50,000 donations from community members.  The center brings educational ...
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Lesko leads Langfelder for Sangamon Recorder; other countywide incumbents win
Frank Lesko, a Republican and current Springfield City Clerk, wound up ahead of Democrat Josh Langfelder by 68 votes once all ...
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All incumbents on Sangamon County Board returned by voters; Milhiser, Roesch other winners
All seven incumbent Sangamon County Board members in contested races prevailed on Tuesday, including one cliffhanger.
Sangamon County Board approves agreement to send juvenille offenders to Lake County
The Sangamon County Board approved an agreement this week to send juvenille offenders to a facility in Lake County.
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 ...