PEORIA ( 25News Now ) - The prosecution and defense shared tense arguments on Tuesday morning as they settled pending motions during day two of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson’s trial in Peoria.

GRAYSON TRIAL DAY 1: 12 jurors, 3 alternates selected

Grayson is charged with three counts of first degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Sonya Massey in her home on July 6, 2024.

On Tuesday morning, prosecutors decided to drop the counts of aggravated battery and official misconduct.

The motion hearing followed a lengthy, seven-hour jury selection on Monday. The bulk of the conversation between the attorneys and Sangamon County Chief Judge Ryan Cadigan on Tuesday focused on terms that should or should not be used during witness testimony.

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