SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — In a packed courtroom on Friday, the former deputy accused of murdering a Springfield woman appeared via video for a routine hearing.

Sean Grayson is on trial for the murder of Sonya Massey . The former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy was seen on police body camera video shooting and killing Massey inside her home in July 2024. Massey had called police for help during an apparent mental health crisis.

During Friday's routine hearing, a July 25 date was set for the next hearing. Things are still on track for an Oct. 20 trial date.

Cameras have been prohibited in the courtroom.

Grayson is currently in the Macon County Jail. His motion to be released under the state's SAFE-T Act has been denied. However, his release appeal has reached the Illinois Supreme C

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