Former deputy Jason Meade could get a 3rd trial

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Jason Meade, the former Franklin County deputy who was convicted in the shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr., may get a third trial.

A hung jury forced a mistrial in 2024, but a second jury convicted Meade of reckless homicide just last month.

In both cases, jurors could not agree on a murder charge, leaving open the possibility that Meade could face a third trial.

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And with his sentencing set for Tuesday on the reckless homicide conviction, his attorneys on Thursday filed a motion to convert that hearing into a bond hearing, which effectively would allow Meade to leave custody should he be able to post bond…

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