PEORIA, IL — Speak Out Illinois LLC stands with the family, friends, and communities mourning Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was tragically shot and killed in her own home by a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy. The trial for the former deputy has been relocated to Peoria County, shifting the focus of this critical case.
We want the public to know: you are not alone. Speak Out Illinois LLC is here to support anyone impacted by this injustice or in need of someone to talk to. Please Call or Text us anytime at (309) 981-SAFE (7233).
We strongly encourage members of the public to exercise their First Amendment rights to speak out, raise awareness, and demand justice in the face of police violence. We invite you to share this message and show your support for Sonya Massey during the trial period. Let your presence be seen and your voice be heard.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Speak Out Illinois LLC supports peaceful advocacy, but we are not organizing or sponsoring any rallies or demonstrations at the Peoria County Courthouse. Any individual who chooses to rally or gather does so of their own accord. Speak Out Illinois LLC is not liable for the actions of any individuals who choose to assemble. We strongly urge all participants to remain lawful, peaceful, and respectful at all times.
This moment is bigger than one case. It is about justice, accountability, and the right to live safely in your own home—regardless of who you are. Let’s keep speaking Sonya Massey’s name.
In Solidarity,
Speak Out Illinois LLC
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