Governor Pritzker Calls for Sheriff to Resign Over Handling of Sonya Massey Case

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is demanding the resignation of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, criticizing his handling of the high-profile case involving the murder of Sonya Massey by a former deputy. Pritzker's call for Campbell's resignation comes amid national protests and a renewed conversation about the use of deadly force by police against Black individuals.

Governor Pritzker has expressed serious concerns over Campbell's leadership, particularly regarding the hiring of ex-Deputy Sean Grayson, who is responsible for Massey's death. "Sheriff Campbell should have taken his. . .