The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy on trial in the 2024 death of Sonya Massey testified Monday that he did not use his stun gun during the fatal encounter because he wasn't sure if it would work because of her clothing.

Sean Grayson told a jury on Monday that when Sonya Massey said, "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus," he "took it as a threat."

A prosecutor says an Illinois sheriff's deputy had no legal justification when he shot Sonya Massey in her home in July 2024 after the Black woman called 911 for help.

Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey's vow to "rebuke him in the name of Jesus" led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey's mother.

Massey was killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, last year after she called authorities over concerns about a prowler.

Testimony continued Friday in the trial of Sean Grayson. He's charged with the first-degree murder of Sonya Massey. Here's a recap of the day.

Sonya Massey showed no threatening behavior before Sean Grayson fatally shot her at home, court hears: Live updates - Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey,