A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black women who dialed 911 asking for help.

May 7, 2024 · Sonya is a Russian name for girls. It is the diminutive of the English name Sophia derived from the Greek word Sophia meaning ‘wisdom,’ ‘knowledge,’ ‘teaching,’ and ‘sound judgment.’. …

Sonya Renee Taylor is an author, poet, spoken word artist, speaker, humanitarian and social justice activist, educator, and founder of The Body is Not An Apology movement.

Sonia is a feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia. Sonia and its variant spellings Sonja and Sonya are used in many countries, including Russia, …

Oct 29, 2025 · PEORIA, IL – A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of second-degree murder on Oct. 29 in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman whose killing sparked …

The name Sonya is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Sophia, meaning "wisdom" or "knowledge." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of intelligence, insight, and understanding.

Nov 4, 2025 · Dr. La Sonya Hall is a seasoned government administrator with more than 25 years of leadership experience in public service. She has successfully managed major programs and …

2 days ago · A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a …

Jul 26, 2024 · An autopsy report released Friday confirmed that 36-year-old Sonya Massey died from a gunshot wound to the head after being shot by a Sangamon County deputy.

Sep 5, 2024 · Bodycam footage was released of Sonya Massey 16 hours before she was fatally shot in her Illinois home after deputies responded to her 911 call of a suspected prowler.