Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is a 2024 graduate of the University of Illinois. At Illinois Public Media, Anderson works as a general assignment reporter focusing on police and investigative stories.

Sangamon County IL

Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya Massey, committed misconduct at prior jobs. Another one of his cases just got dropped

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Grayson remains jailed on charges that include first degree murder.
Sangamon County IL

Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him

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This story is a collaboration between Invisible Institute, IPM Newsroom, and Illinois Times
Equity & Justice

Sangamon County Sheriff defends hiring of Sean Grayson. Experts say he was negligent and missed red flags

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Sheriff Jack Campbell has refused calls to resign following the death of Sonya Massey.
Equity & Justice

Deputy who killed Sonya Massey joined Sangamon County Sheriff after past employers questioned his integrity and conduct

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Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, left the Logan County Sheriff’s Office after complaints were filed alleging misconduct and supervisors suspected he lied on reports.