The sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey is facing murder charges and has been abandoned by the local police union. Sheriff Jack Campbell, who hired the deputy, is under pressure from Massey’s family and civil rights activists to resign. Massey, a 36-year-old mother, was shot in her kitchen while seeking help from a possible intruder. The family and activists are calling for police reform legislation in Massey’s name, similar to the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The decision by the union not to support the deputy has sparked further outrage in the community. The deputy had a history of DUI charges, misconduct, and integrity concerns, yet continued to work in law enforcement. Ben Crump, a prominent civil rights attorney, has taken on Massey’s case and is advocating for justice. Massey’s family described her as a “beautiful Black queen” who struggled with mental health issues. The deputy’s troubled past and problematic behavior at previous law enforcement agencies have raised questions about how he was able to continue working in law enforcement. Calls for accountability, transparency, and police reform are growing as the community demands justice for Massey and other victims of police violence.
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