Duckworth Statement on Sonya Massey
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to the release of body cam footage of Springfield resident Sonya Massey’s death at the hands of a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department Deputy:
“The needless violence depicted in the body cam footage released today is painful and horrifying. Sonya Massey feared for her safety and trusted law enforcement to protect her—and that trust never should have cost Sonya her life.
“This sort of tragedy at the hands of law enforcement is all too common for Black Americans, and it is completely unacceptable and unjustifiable. While it will not bring Sonya back, state authorities bringing appropriate charges in this case was the right thing to do. My thoughts are with Sonya’s family, friends and the Springfield community during this difficult time.”
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