Defense Blames Pregnant Victim’s Alleged Secret Vices in Her Shocking Murder Case

The defense gave its opening statement in the case against Blaise Taylor on Tuesday. Prosecutors allege Taylor secretly poisoned his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, at her apartment in February 2023, causing the deaths of both Benning and her five-month-old fetus, whom authorities say Taylor fathered. The defense claimed that Taylor did not do drugs or alcohol, and Benning was the one who was involved in those activities. They also stated that Taylor was the only one who called 911. Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:    / @courttv   FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook   / courttv   Twitter/X   / courttv   Instagram   / courttvnetwork   TikTok   / courttvlive   YouTube    / courttv   WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ WHERE-TO-WATCH https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/