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Former Ohio Deputy Convicted of Homicide in Black Man's Shooting

5/8/2026

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Former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was convicted of homicide for shooting Casey Goodson Jr. in Columbus, Ohio, with sentencing set for July 16.
It is Ohio’s second conviction of a white officer for killing a Black man since the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Prosecutors said no witness saw Goodson holding the gun and weapon was found under his body, safety engaged, leading jury to deadlock on murder and prompting a mistrial.

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Former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was convicted of homicide for shooting Casey Goodson Jr. in Columbus, Ohio, with sentencing set for July 16.
It is Ohio’s second conviction of a white officer for killing a Black man since the 2020 George Floyd protests.
Prosecutors said no witness saw Goodson holding the gun and weapon was found under his body, safety engaged, leading jury to deadlock on murder and prompting a mistrial.