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Former Deputy Meade Retrial Over 2020 Shooting Sparks Protests

4/24/2026

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The retrial centers on the Dec. 4, 2020 shooting that left Casey Goodson Jr. wounded six times as he entered his grandmother’s home, where prosecutors say his firearm was found on the kitchen floor with safety engaged.
Former Franklin County Deputy Jason Meade faces murder and homicide charges after a 2024 mistrial and a deadlocked jury that required juror replacements.
The case sparked Columbus protests over the sheriff’s lack of body cameras.

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The retrial centers on the Dec. 4, 2020 shooting that left Casey Goodson Jr. wounded six times as he entered his grandmother’s home, where prosecutors say his firearm was found on the kitchen floor with safety engaged.
Former Franklin County Deputy Jason Meade faces murder and homicide charges after a 2024 mistrial and a deadlocked jury that required juror replacements.
The case sparked Columbus protests over the sheriff’s lack of body cameras.