Event Brief
Closing arguments underway in Allen murder trial
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Summary: Assistant District Attorney Andi Bridges began closing arguments at 10:55 a.m. in the murder trial of Heather and Brian Allen. The court is preparing jury instructions as the case nears deliberations, with an eight-man, six-woman jury expected to start deliberations today; two jurors will be released as alternates.
WHO: Assistant District Attorney Andi Bridges; Heather and Brian Allen; jury; Tanner Ausmus
WHAT: Closing arguments began and jury instructions are being prepared in the Allen murder trial, with deliberations expected to begin today.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Jacksboro, TN
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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