Sangamon County, IL

Columbus, OH

Ben Crump says the deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey wasn't afraid of her pot of hot water and was moving closer to her to get a better shot.

Sonya Massey Shooting, Ben Crump Claims Deputy Moved Closer For Better Shot

Macomb, IL

Terrell Miller was used as a human shield, police stated, during a standoff with a man who reportedly stabbed the boy's mother. It took four months for the tragedy regarding Terrell Miller, out of Macomb, Illinois, to reach the masses. As the U.S. was swept up in the news about Sonya Massey's slaying in nearby Springfield, it's reported that her four-year-old cousin, Terrell, lost his life after being used as a human shield during a confrontation. NewsOne stated that police were responding to a call of a man, suspect Anthony George, with a knife in a domestic dispute. This resulted in the deaths of both George and little Terrell, and the officer responsible will not be charged.

Police Killed Sonya Massey's 4-Year-Old Cousin Terrell Miller In March: What We Know

Kansas State

Chicago, IL

The Shade Room

Sean Grayson had enough infractions in his military and police force records to raise red flags. Still, he got and kept his badge under multiple departments. Now, Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman believed to be experiencing mental health experiences, is dead. The former Illinois deputy fatally shot Massey in the face inside her home after [...]
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Sean Grayson: Convictions, Shady Work History & More Red Flags In Records Of The Officer Who Shot Sonya Massey

New Jersey State

NBC News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey said Thursday that blame for her killing lay with the deputy alone. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said Sean Grayson, who has been fired and charged with murder, had been properly trained by his agency and acted against that instruction on July 6, when he shot and killed Massey in her home while responding to her call about a suspected prowler.

Illinois sheriff says deputy who killed Sonya Massey had been properly trained

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Dakota Levi Stevens, a 10-year-old boy, died from what's been ruled as mechanical asphyxia after his foster mother Jennifer Wilson sat on him, it is reported. Jennifer was arrested for the crime in Berrien County, Michigan, and is facing up to six years in prison. She reportedly told the police the boy had run away earlier in the day and she found him at a neighbor's house.

340lb Michigan mom crushed foster son, 10, to death in front yard after she sat on him for 'acting up'

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

North Carolina State

Harnett County, NC

Law & Crime

“Investigators believe that K-9 Tori died due to heat related issues as she traveled inside the FEDEX truck as temperatures were reportedly in the 90’s,” Sheriff Wayne Coats said in a statement.
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'Scum' FedEx driver steals French bulldog, then leaves her in delivery truck where she died in scorching heat: Cops

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Shine My Crown

Sonya Massey was fatally shot in her Illinois home on July 6 by a sheriff's deputy after she called 911, according to officials. Ben Crump Law. Newly released bodycam footage by the Illinois State Police has shed light on the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson.

Newly Released Bodycam Footage Reveals Police Shot Sonya Massey Over Boiling Water

Springfield, IL

Sonya Massey's heartbroken teenage son has called for the killer police officer to get "locked up for as long as possible" following her tragic death. Sonya, a 36-year-old Black woman who was shot by a deputy in her home after calling 911 for help, was killed by a bullet that hit beneath her left eye, according to an autopsy released on Friday.

Sonya Massey's son calls for killer police officer to get 'locked up for as long as possible'

MotorBiscuit


Here's the truth about the 'motor vehicle exception' allowing police to search your car
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Police Can’t Use the ‘Warrantless’ Search Loophole if Your Car Isn’t Running

Charlotte, NC

BIN: Black Information Network

Ex-officer Henry Chapman was arrested on charges of embezzlement.

Cop Caught On Camera Stealing $900 Cash From Black Driver During Arrest

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Orlando, FL

Orange County, FL

ABC News

During a press conference Friday, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said the suspect, 27-year-old Jerry Dorisme, is facing first-degree murder charges.

Suspect charged in stabbing death of 13-year-old girl in Florida: Police

Memphis, TN

Horn Lake, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. UPDATE JULY 29: Memphis police have confirmed that the body found in a burned-out car is Jaderius Webb, 20. The Horn Lake Police Department identified the vehicle in the Memphis city impound lot as Webb's. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. For further details, click here to read the report from WMC-TV.

Burned Body Identified as Missing Man

While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

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Sonya Massey killing sparks renewed scrutiny of police hiring

In the nearly three weeks since an Illinois deputy sheriff was charged with murder after fatally shooting Sonya Massey, observers have questioned how and why the...

Sonya Massey killing sparks renewed scrutiny of police hiring

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