A town hall meeting is set for Thursday, June 25, in Music Recital Hall at Southern Oregon University to discuss the recent appeals court ruling that overturned Robert Keegan’s manslaughter conviction. The decision came after Keegan was found guilty of killing 19-year-old Aidan Ellison in 2020, who was Black and had been playing music loudly at a hotel.
Keegan had initially received a 12-year sentence for first-degree manslaughter but was acquitted on second-degree murder charges. However, the appeals court ruled that jurors were given incorrect instructions on self-defense, a law that states no one can claim self-defense if they consented to a fight beforehand.
The town hall aims to provide information, answer questions, and foster dialogue among the community following the overturned conviction. Representatives from participating agencies and community partners will be present to share their perspectives and answer queries as part of an ongoing legal proceeding.
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Source: https://rv-times.com/2026/06/25/town-hall-set-thursday-night-to-discuss-appeals-court-ruling-in-aidan-ellison-case