Overview
- Former deputy Dawson Farley testified he did not view Massey as a threat and said he drew his gun only after Grayson did.
- Unedited body‑worn video from Farley’s camera was shown in court because Grayson’s camera was off, and jurors saw the moments before and after the fatal shots.
- An Illinois State Police investigator acknowledged evidence gaps, saying a third shell casing was found days later and the pot at issue was not collected for weeks.
- Prosecutors argue Grayson shot Massey after getting angry during a routine call, while the defense says he fired in self‑defense fearing a pot of boiling water.
- The trial was relocated from Springfield to Peoria, Grayson has pleaded not guilty to three first‑degree murder counts, and he faces 45 years to life if convicted.