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Man Sentenced for Murder Amid Mistrial in Teen Case

1/31/2026

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Ross Convicted for Murder

Issiah Ross was found guilty by an Orange County jury of second-degree murder for the 2022 death of Devin Clark.
The jury could not reach a verdict on the murder of 14-year-old Lyric Woods, resulting in a mistrial.
Ross claimed self-defense and received a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison.
Prosecutors described a confrontation where Clark shot Woods before Ross wrestled the gun away and shot Clark.

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Grayson Sentenced for Murder

Sean Grayson, a former sheriff's deputy, received a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder of Sonya Massey in July 2024.
Grayson shot Massey, an unarmed Black woman, after she called police about a prowler, with body camera footage.
The shooting sparked outrage over police brutality.
Massey's family expressed grief in court and demanded justice.
They previously settled a $10 million wrongful death claim and advocate police reform, including stricter background checks.

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Ross Convicted for Murder

Issiah Ross was found guilty by an Orange County jury of second-degree murder for the 2022 death of Devin Clark.
The jury could not reach a verdict on the murder of 14-year-old Lyric Woods, resulting in a mistrial.
Ross claimed self-defense and received a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison.
Prosecutors described a confrontation where Clark shot Woods before Ross wrestled the gun away and shot Clark.

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