Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
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"Grayson had died on Sunday, but did not disclose the cause."
— Daniel Fultz , Other
"Sonya should be alive today."
— Joe Biden , Politician
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The lawyer representing Sean Grayson.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
A former US police officer convicted of murdering Sonya Massey.
A black woman who was fatally shot by police officer Sean Grayson.
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The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
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