# Officer who killed Sonya Massey denied early prison release on medical grounds

A former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey has been denied a medical release from prison. The decision rejects his request for compassionate early release. The case has drawn national attention to police use of force and accountability.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/sonya-massey-shooting-prison) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:48:51 GMT