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Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who had called 911 seeking help after reporting a possible prowler near her home. The sentence was handed down Thursday, concluding a case that has drawn national attention and renewed debate over police use of force during emergency responses. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in connection with the July 6, 2024, shooting death of Mas

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29 Jan 2026 12:58 PM 222 views

Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who had called 911 seeking help after reporting a possible prowler near her home. The sentence was handed down Thursday, concluding a case that has drawn national attention and renewed debate over police use of force during emergency responses. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in connection with the July 6, 2024, shooting death of Mas

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India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

India on Friday said it was concerned about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, citing the presence of a large Indian community in the United States and the broader implications of the incident. The reaction came amid growing scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices in the US following the death of a woman during a federal operation. Responding to questions on the incident, the Ministry of External Affairs said India was closely following developments related to the Minneapolis

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09 Jan 2026 13:34 PM 217 views

India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

India on Friday said it was concerned about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, citing the presence of a large Indian community in the United States and the broader implications of the incident. The reaction came amid growing scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices in the US following the death of a woman during a federal operation. Responding to questions on the incident, the Ministry of External Affairs said India was closely following developments related to the Minneapolis

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New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

New Jersey political leaders are weighing in after a fatal shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer that has triggered protests and intensified national debate over federal enforcement practices. The incident, which occurred Wednesday, resulted in the death of a Minnesota resident and has drawn sharp reactions from elected officials across party lines. According to video footage captured at the scene, ICE officers approached a sport utility vehicle that was

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08 Jan 2026 14:09 PM 193 views

New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

New Jersey political leaders are weighing in after a fatal shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer that has triggered protests and intensified national debate over federal enforcement practices. The incident, which occurred Wednesday, resulted in the death of a Minnesota resident and has drawn sharp reactions from elected officials across party lines. According to video footage captured at the scene, ICE officers approached a sport utility vehicle that was

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Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Federal immigration enforcement operations across Chicago and its suburbs over the past week have drawn sharp scrutiny, as multiple incidents involving U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have raised questions about potential violations of a federal court order and the agencies’ own use-of-force guidelines. In one of the most widely circulated incidents, a video recorded Saturday in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood showed a masked federal ag

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27 Oct 2025 10:12 AM 393 views

Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Federal immigration enforcement operations across Chicago and its suburbs over the past week have drawn sharp scrutiny, as multiple incidents involving U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have raised questions about potential violations of a federal court order and the agencies’ own use-of-force guidelines. In one of the most widely circulated incidents, a video recorded Saturday in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood showed a masked federal ag

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Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

The Austin Police Department is preparing to revise its use-of-force policy following an in-depth review that identified inconsistencies in training, data collection, and reporting practices. The reform effort comes as law enforcement experts and city officials call for greater transparency and improved accountability within the department. The changes stem from an evaluation led by Dr. Robin Engel, a senior research scientist at Ohio State University, who was broug

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13 Oct 2025 17:13 PM 310 views

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

The Austin Police Department is preparing to revise its use-of-force policy following an in-depth review that identified inconsistencies in training, data collection, and reporting practices. The reform effort comes as law enforcement experts and city officials call for greater transparency and improved accountability within the department. The changes stem from an evaluation led by Dr. Robin Engel, a senior research scientist at Ohio State University, who was broug

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San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

San Jose’s independent police auditor is advocating for the authority to review every police use-of-force incident, including those that do not result in injury. This expanded oversight model, already in place at the county level, has sparked debate and resistance from the city’s police department and councilmembers, who cite budget and staffing concerns. In 2024, San Jose police reported 400 incidents involving the use of force, of which 13 led to great bodily injury.

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17 Jun 2025 01:50 AM 495 views

San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

San Jose’s independent police auditor is advocating for the authority to review every police use-of-force incident, including those that do not result in injury. This expanded oversight model, already in place at the county level, has sparked debate and resistance from the city’s police department and councilmembers, who cite budget and staffing concerns. In 2024, San Jose police reported 400 incidents involving the use of force, of which 13 led to great bodily injury.

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Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

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Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

Illinois court sentences former deputy to 20 years in Sonya Massey killing

India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

India expresses concern over Minneapolis shooting involving US immigration agents

New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

New Jersey leaders react to fatal ICE shooting of Minnesota woman amid nationwide protests

Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Chicago immigration raids spark controversy over federal use of force

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

San Jose police watchdog battles for broader authority on use-of-force investigations

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9/11 Remembrance Blood Drive Returns To Jersey City On September 11

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