Franklin County Takes Back Meade Case

Franklin County prosecutors are stepping back in to handle the Jason Meade case, with First Assistant Bob Krapenc now leading the charge after special prosecutors stepped in since 2021. Meade, a former sheriff’s deputy, faces sentencing for reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Junior — a case that’s already seen two failed murder trials. Defense attorneys are pushing to delay sentencing, arguing Meade can’t be sentenced on the reckless homicide charge until the unresolved murder charge is finally decided. With a max sentence of 36 months on the reckless homicide count, the case now hinges on whether prosecutors will pursue a third murder trial — a decision they say will be made in consultation with county leadership. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b6c83f45d4b7c38