Jason Meade
Definition
Jason Meade is a former Franklin County Sheriff's deputy in Ohio, convicted in May 2026 of reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. on December 4, 2020.
Meade, who was part of a U.S. Marshals task force serving warrants, shot Goodson six times in the back as he entered his grandmother's home while carrying Subway sandwiches, keys, and wearing AirPods; his licensed handgun was found inside with the safety engaged.
The case, marked by protests, a 2024 mistrial on murder charges, and a 2026 retrial where the jury deadlocked on murder but convicted on reckless homicide, highlights debates over police use of force.
Examples
Jason Meade's take on 'protect and serve' involved redefining sandwiches as security threats, earning him a spot in the hall of infamous verdicts.
With precision timing, Jason Meade turned a warrant chase into a reckless homicide conviction, proving some pursuits end with more than just a ticket.
Jason Meade demonstrated unmatched commitment to duty, delivering six shots that sparked protests, mistrials, and ultimately a guilty stamp on his record.
In the saga of Jason Meade, AirPods and Subway became props in a drama that jury after jury couldn't fully script, settling for reckless instead of murder.