Jason Meade murder trial
Attorneys for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade intend to introduce a self-defense claim in his murder retrial, asserting that Casey Goodson Jr. did not comply with orders to drop a weapon on April 13, 2026. As of April 13, 2026: Jury selection for the retrial is scheduled to begin on April 20, 2026, after multiple delays and a previous mistrial in February 2024 where the jury could not reach a verdict. Meade faces murder and reckless homicide charges in the 2020 death of Casey Goodson Jr., with prosecutors having dropped one of the two murder charges in June 2024. The defense claims Meade saw Goodson waving a gun and turning toward him, while the prosecution argues Goodson's hands were full with sandwiches and the firearm was found under his body.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Attorneys for Jason Meade intend to introduce a self-defense claim in his upcoming murder retrial, asserting that Casey Goodson Jr.
Attorneys for Jason Meade intend to introduce a self-defense claim in his upcoming murder retrial, asserting that Casey Goodson Jr. did not comply with orders to drop a weapon. The defense claims Meade saw Goodson waving a gun and turning toward him, while the prosecution argues Goodson's hands were full with sandwiches and the firearm was found under his body. Jury selection for the retrial is scheduled to begin on April 20, 2026.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Defense attorneys for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade have requested a change of…
Defense attorneys for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade have requested a change of venue for his upcoming murder trial, citing extensive publicity and potential jury bias. Jury selection for Meade's retrial is now slated to begin on April 16th. Meade faces murder and reckless homicide charges in the 2020 death of Casey Goodson Jr.
A new trial date has been set for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, who faces murder and reckless homicide charges.
A new trial date has been set for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, who faces murder and reckless homicide charges. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on April 20, 2026, with the retrial expected to commence shortly thereafter.
January 2026 — 2 developments
The murder retrial for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade has been delayed again on January 20, 2026.
The murder retrial for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade has been delayed again on January 20, 2026. One prosecuting attorney cited an unspecified "issue" prompting the continuance, and Judge David Young scheduled a status hearing for February 9, 2026.
The murder retrial for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, charged in the 2020 death of Casey Goodson Jr.
The murder retrial for former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, charged in the 2020 death of Casey Goodson Jr., has been delayed again due to an unspecified issue. The jury selection was scheduled to begin on a Thursday, but a status hearing is now set for February 9. Meade's first trial in February 2024 ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a verdict.
December 2025 — 1 developments
The second trial was again delayed, with a new trial date set for January 22, 2026.
The second trial was again delayed, with a new trial date set for January 22, 2026. The court heard arguments regarding the admissibility of testimony from a biomechanics expert.
September 2024 — 1 developments
The second murder trial was rescheduled, with jury selection pushed back from October 31, 2024, to February 27, 2025.
The second murder trial was rescheduled, with jury selection pushed back from October 31, 2024, to February 27, 2025. Meade testified that he shot Goodson after Goodson pointed a gun at him.
June 2024 — 1 developments
Prosecutors dropped one of the two murder charges against Jason Meade, but intended to proceed with a retrial on the remaining murder charge and the reckless homicide charge.
Prosecutors dropped one of the two murder charges against Jason Meade, but intended to proceed with a retrial on the remaining murder charge and the reckless homicide charge.
April 2024 — 1 developments
A new trial date was set for October 31, 2024, with jury selection to begin on November 4.
A new trial date was set for October 31, 2024, with jury selection to begin on November 4. This followed the previous mistrial in February.
February 2024 — 5 developments
A judge declared a mistrial twice in the murder trial of former Ohio sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, who is charged in the 2020 killing of Casey Goodson Jr.
A judge declared a mistrial twice in the murder trial of former Ohio sheriff's deputy Jason Meade, who is charged in the 2020 killing of Casey Goodson Jr. The jury could not reach a verdict in the proceedings, which were described as tumultuous with four jurors dismissed. The judge will meet with legal teams to determine the next steps.
The judge declared a mistrial in Meade's first murder trial due to a hung jury, after initially retracting the declaration.
The judge declared a mistrial in Meade's first murder trial due to a hung jury, after initially retracting the declaration. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision after multiple days of deliberation.
Prosecutors argued that Jason Meade's claims of Casey Goodson Jr.
Prosecutors argued that Jason Meade's claims of Casey Goodson Jr. posing a threat were not credible during the murder trial. The jury began deliberating on February 14, 2024, after defense lawyers insisted their evidence was consistent with Meade's statements. Meade faces murder and reckless homicide charges in the December 2020 killing of Goodson Jr.
The prosecution delivered its closing arguments, asserting that Meade purposely caused Goodson's death and that his actions constituted felonious assault.
The prosecution delivered its closing arguments, asserting that Meade purposely caused Goodson's death and that his actions constituted felonious assault.
A surprise witness, Christopher Corn, testified during the first murder trial.
A surprise witness, Christopher Corn, testified during the first murder trial. Corn, who works for an HVAC company, stated he saw Goodson singing, dancing, and driving erratically shortly before the shooting.
December 2020 — 1 developments
Former Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Meade shot and killed Casey Goodson Jr.
Former Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Meade shot and killed Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old Black man, outside his grandmother's home. Meade was part of a U.S. Marshals task force at the time and claimed Goodson pointed a gun at him.