Meade’s Third Trial Still Pending

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Jason Meade’s legal saga continues as Franklin County prosecutors take back control of his case after two juries deadlocked on murder charges in the 2022 death of Casey Goodson Jr. Though Meade was convicted of reckless homicide, the possibility of a third murder trial looms — a move his defense hinted at, while prosecutors say they’re still weighing options. With First Assistant Prosecutor Bob Krapenc now leading the charge, the case shifts back in-house after special prosecutors were initially brought in to avoid conflict. Meade remains jailed awaiting sentencing, with a June 30 bond…