Unprecedented Twist: Jason Meade Trial Declares Mistrial Twice as Jury Remains Deadlocked
Columbus, Ohio – Former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade’s trial ended on Friday with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The trial, which involved Meade facing two counts of murder and one count of reckless homicide for the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., was remarkable for several reasons. While it is not uncommon for trials of law enforcement officers facing murder charges to result in a deadlocked jury, this case had its own unique elements. One of the unexpected aspects of the trial was the presentation of a last-minute witness by … Read more