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Illinois Prisoner Review Board Denies Early Medical Release for Sean Grayson

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board unanimously denied a petition by Sean Grayson to be released from prison early. Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her kitchen two years ago. Although Grayson cited his Stage 4 colon cancer as a justification for early release under the Joe Coleman Medical Release Act, the three-person panel ruled that his medical condition was already considered during his sentencing. Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser argued that Grayson’s temper and cancer diagnosis were already factored into his 20-year sentence. The board's decision was met with celebration by the Massey family, who argued that Grayson showed a lack of compassion for Massey during the incident. While Grayson claimed Massey attacked him with a pot of boiling water, body-camera footage showed the unarmed Massey ducking behind a counter and being struck by three shots to the face. The board's decision ensures Grayson remains in custody for the remainder of his sentence.

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