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Toxicology expert disputes findings related to murder of pregnant woman in trial of former NFL scout
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Closing arguments are near in the murder trial of former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor, who is accused of giving his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, a lethal dose of cocaine.Defense attorneys called to the stand Tuesday a toxicology expert and an emergency room...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - Closing arguments are near in the murder trial of former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor, who is accused of giving his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, a lethal dose of cocaine.
Why this matters in The Nashville
As the trial of Blaise Taylor nears its conclusion, the community is left to grapple with the devastating consequences of substance abuse and domestic violence. The case has raised questions about the reliability of medical testing and the complexities of toxicology, but at its core, it is a tragedy that has shaken the city. The fact that a pregnant woman lost her life to a lethal dose of cocaine is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist in Nashville 's neighborhoods. The defense's arguments about discrepancies in Jade Benning's medical records and drug testing may raise doubts about the circumstances of her death, but they do not diminish the need for the city to address the underlying issues that contributed to this tragedy. As the jury prepares to deliberate, Nashville residents are waiting to see how this case will impact the city's approach to supporting victims of domestic violence and combating substance abuse.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Closing arguments are near in the murder trial of former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor, who is accused of giving his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, a lethal dose of cocaine.Defense attorneys called to the stand Tuesday a toxicology expert and an emergency room...
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