Mistrial Declared in Former Ohio Deputy’s Murder Trial: What Happens Next?
The trial of former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy Jason Meade in the murder of Casey Goodson Jr. ended in a mistrial, leaving many questions unanswered. The emotionally charged trial, which lasted three weeks, concluded with the jury unable to reach a consensus on whether Meade committed a crime in the shooting death of 23-year-old Goodson. The details of the trial, the implications of the mistrial, and what may happen next.
On December 4, 2020, Jason Meade, a 45-year-old former deputy, shot and killed Casey Goodson Jr., a 23-year-old Black man. Meade still faces two counts of murder and one count of reckless homicide, with the possibility of a second trial looming. The trial captivated the attention of the public and ended with a mistrial, leaving the case unresolved.
The jury, c...