Published on May 08, 2026
Statement from Prosecuting Attorney Favor on Verdict in the Jason Meade Case
I am grateful to the jurors for their service, and to the special prosecutors retained by my predecessor, as well as the investigators and everyone who worked tirelessly on this extremely difficult case.
Most importantly, I want to honor the family of Mr. Goodson and all those standing in love and memory with them today. Your strength in the face of unimaginable grief is a testament to your love for Casey and your resilience in the pursuit of justice. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
While there are no words that can erase the pain of his absence, today's verdict affirms what I believe is at the core of the work in the Prosecutor’s office: accountability is essential to rebuilding trust in the systems meant to serve us. The truth is there are no winners today. Two lives have been forever changed, and two families have carried the weight of that reality for the past five years.
As a law enforcement agency, the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office must remain committed to accountability and transparency in every case and for every person, regardless of profession or circumstance. That commitment is the foundation of public trust, and it is what the residents of Franklin County expect and deserve.