Event Brief
Prosecutors seek ban on sentence mentions in Allen trial
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Prosecutors in the Heather and Brian Allen first-degree murder case asked Judge Zack Walden to bar the defense from mentioning any potential sentence if the defendants are found guilty. The motion says the trial court, not the jury, determines sentencing under state law.
WHO: Prosecutors; Heather and Brian Allen; defense attorneys T. Scott Jones and Rob White; Judge Zack Walden
WHAT: Filed a motion requesting restrictions preventing the defense from discussing potential sentencing during jury questioning or trial.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: Eighth Judicial District Criminal Court, Tennessee
WHY: The motion argues that sentencing is determined by the trial court, not the jury, under state law.
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