An #Illinois jury convicted a former sheriff’s deputy of second-degree m-rder in the sh—ting de-th of #SonyaMassey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help. The jurors, though, did not convict #SeanGrayson on the first-degree m-rder charge prosecutors initially sought and that carries a prison sentence of 45 years to life. Instead, Grayson, 31, could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, or probation. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29. “While we believe Grayson’s actions deserved a first-degree conviction, today’s verdict is still a measure of justice for Sonya Massey,” said attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci in a statement following the verdict. “Accountability has begun, and we now hope the court will impose a meaningful sentence that reflects the severity of these crimes and the life that was lost.” 👀 via cnn •aintyoumalcom