Jason Meade convicted of reckless homicide and taken into custody
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Updated · 10TV · May 8
Jason Meade convicted of reckless homicide and taken into custody
17 articles · Updated · 10TV · May 8
In Columbus, Judge David Young revoked the former deputy’s bond after jurors deliberated about seven hours following nearly three weeks of testimony; sentencing is set for June 16.
The jury again failed to reach a verdict on murder, leaving prosecutors to decide whether to pursue a third trial over the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr.
Meade said Goodson pointed a gun before he fired at Goodson’s home, while prosecutors said Meade followed him there after claiming Goodson waved a gun at an intersection.
After a conviction, a mistrial, and a $7M payout, is this the final chapter in the Casey Goodson case?
What does this verdict reveal about the rights of licensed gun owners during police encounters?
Jason Meade Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide; Murder Charge Mistrial Leaves Justice Unresolved
Overview
In December 2020, former deputy Jason Meade fatally shot Casey Goodson Jr., whose gun was found with the safety engaged. Meade was charged with murder and reckless homicide in 2021 and retired soon after. The first trial in 2024 ended in a mistrial due to jury issues. A retrial in May 2026 resulted in Meade's conviction for reckless homicide but a mistrial on the murder charge. Sentencing is set for June 2026, while the Goodson family demands a murder retrial. The case sparked protests and calls for police reform, intensified by the absence of body camera footage, highlighting ongoing challenges in police accountability.