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Sep 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Walden rules on motions in upcoming murder case
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Motions were heard in criminal court Monday in the first-degree murder case of Heather Renea Allen and Brian Neil Allen. Prosecutors allege they failed to seek medical attention for their intellectually disabled son, Tanner, in 2023. Defense attorneys sought limits on evidence, including barring testimony referencing prior abuse or neglect.
WHO: Heather Renea Allen; Brian Neil Allen; T. Scott Jones; Rob White; Judge Walden
WHAT: Criminal court heard motions ahead of an upcoming first-degree murder trial, including requests to preclude certain medical records and related testimony.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Jacksboro, TN
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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