The episode opens with a heavy national headline as former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform, concluded with Massey’s family expressing mixed relief and grief as they received the maximum penalty allowed under law. The show then shifts to star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was arrested in Florida after authorities clocked her at 104 mph while allegedly tailgating and weaving through lanes; she was charged under the state’s “super speeder” law and released on a $500 bond. The arrest adds to her recent string of off‑track controversies but also highlights her continued visibility following her celebrated Olympic performances.  

In entertainment news, longtime reality TV fixture Basketball Wives is officially coming to an end after 12 seasons. Series creator Shaunie Henderson announced the decision as a moment of “growth,” reflecting on how the show became a cultural staple that amplified the voices and lives of women connected to the NBA while teasing her plans for new media projects ahead. The episode closes with developing news on journalist Don Lemon, who was arrested by federal agents while covering the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. His arrest stems from his on‑scene reporting at a Minnesota church protest that challenged immigration enforcement. Lemon’s attorney calls the charges an attack on press freedom, especially after an earlier attempt to prosecute him was rejected by a judge. 

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The episode opens with a heavy national headline as former Illinois deputy&nbsp;Sean Grayson&nbsp;is sentenced to&nbsp;20 years in prison&nbsp;for the&nbsp;fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform, concluded with Massey&rsquo;s family expressing mixed relief and grief as they received the maximum penalty allowed under law. The show then shifts to star sprinter&nbsp;Sha&rsquo;Carri&nbsp;Richardson, who was arrested in Florida after authorities clocked her at&nbsp;104 mph&nbsp;while allegedly tailgating and weaving through lanes; she was charged under the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;super speeder&rdquo; law and released on a $500 bond. The arrest adds to her recent string of off‑track controversies but also highlights her continued visibility following her celebrated Olympic performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In entertainment news, longtime reality TV fixture&nbsp;Basketball Wives&nbsp;is officially coming to an end after&nbsp;12 seasons.&nbsp;Series creator&nbsp;Shaunie Henderson&nbsp;announced the decision as a moment of &ldquo;growth,&rdquo; reflecting on how the show became a cultural staple that amplified the voices and lives of women connected to the NBA while teasing her plans for new media projects ahead. The episode closes with developing news on journalist&nbsp;Don Lemon, who was&nbsp;arrested by federal agents&nbsp;while covering the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. His arrest stems from his on‑scene reporting at a Minnesota church protest that challenged immigration enforcement. Lemon&rsquo;s attorney calls the charges an attack on press freedom, especially after an earlier attempt to prosecute him was rejected by a judge.&nbsp;
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FULL SHOW | Ex-Deputy Sheriff found guilty of the shooting death of Sonya Massey; Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for excessive speeding in Florida; Reality show Basketball Wives coming to an end; Don Lemon arrested for Minnesota protest; and More  

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