Steven Spearie,

Steven Spearie is a journalist who covers news related to crime and law enforcement. He has reported extensively on the shooting death of Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in July 2023. Spearie's coverage focuses on the systemic issues within law enforcement that contributed to Massey's death and the community response to the incident. He has interviewed various stakeholders, including law enforcement officials, community leaders, and family members of Massey. Spearie's reporting highlights the need for accountability and justice in this case and emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing law enforcement practices to address systemic biases.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/29/sheriff-in-sonya-massey-case-we-failed-her-we-did-not-do-our-jobs/74573010007/

82%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell admitted that the department failed in its handling of the Sonya Massey case and asked for forgiveness.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Grayson ordered Massey to put down a pot of boiling water before shooting her in the face.
  • Sean Grayson, a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, was charged with murder after responding to Massey's 911 call about a possible intruder and fatally shooting her.
  • Sonya Massey was killed on July 6, 2023.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • harrowing details of the case
  • I ask your forgiveness.
  • national outcry
  • renewed calls for police reform
  • We failed Sonya and the community.

Recent Articles

Deputy Sean Grayson's Troubled Past: Inappropriate Conduct, Retaliation, and Drunk Driving Convictions Raise Questions Before Sangamon County Shooting

Deputy Sean Grayson's Troubled Past: Inappropriate Conduct, Retaliation, and Drunk Driving Convictions Raise Questions Before Sangamon County Shooting

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Deputy Sean Grayson, currently facing murder charges for killing Sonya Massey in Illinois, has a troubled past with allegations of inappropriate conduct and retaliation at his previous job. A recording reveals he mishandled a traffic case, and he was discharged from the Army for drunk driving convictions. Grayson's questionable employment history and military record should have raised red flags before his hiring by Sangamon County Sheriff's Department.