Meade Faces Third Murder Trial | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Jason Meade, a former sheriff’s deputy, is facing a potential third murder trial after a mistrial on the murder charge in the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr., despite being convicted of reckless homicide. His defense argues a third trial would be excessive and unfair, citing years of legal battles, emotional toll, and jury deadlock — suggesting insufficient evidence for conviction. The shooting occurred when Meade fired six shots at Goodson, who had a concealed carry license and was found with his gun under his body. Prosecutors haven’t finalized their decision on pursuing another…