Donna Massey, the mother of shooting victim Sonya Massey, is comforted during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Grayson could be sentenced to four to 20 years in prison or he could be sentenced to probation, according to prosecutors. Family representatives for the Massey family told ABC News on Wednesday that the family will hold a press conference after Grayson’s sentencing hearing. Ahead of sentencing Grayson, the judge denied on Thursday morning Grayson’s request for a new trial. During Grayson’s testimony, he told the jury he believed Massey was going to throw the scalding water on him and was scared.