PEORIA, Ill. (WLS) -- Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of Sean Grayson.

The former Sangamon County deputy is charged with shooting and killing Sonya Massey in her home.

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Prosecutors said this case is clear as day.

Former Deputy Grayson went into Massey's home, when she called for help, and unlawfully shot and killed her.

The defense, however, says Grayson feared for his life, when she would not listen to police commands.

Opening statements began in the high-profile murder trial that will largely center around police body-worn camera footage.

The former Sangamon County deputy is charged with killing a 36-year-old Black mother of two, Sonya Massey, in July of last year.

Right off the bat, the state dismissed two l

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