Sean Grayson, a white sheriff's deputy, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman he shot in her own kitchen after she called for help. The jury's decision, influenced by the judge's option to consider reduced charges, sparked outrage among Massey's family and supporters who saw it as an example of injustice. Grayson claimed self-defense, believing Massey intended to harm him, while prosecutors argued he failed to follow proper training. The verdict underscores the complex dynamics of police accountability and community trust.

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