The courtroom drama surrounding a former NFL scout accused of a heinous crime picks back up Monday morning. Blaise Taylor, who once worked for the Tennessee Titans, faces a murder trial for the alleged poisoning of his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning.
Prosecutors wrapped up their case over the weekend, and the defense began presenting its side on Monday. Taylor is charged with lacing Benning's pink lemonade with a lethal mix of cocaine and alcohol. The poisoning claimed the lives of both Benning and her unborn child.
One of Taylor's ex-girlfriends, Apple Dennie, took the stand over the weekend and painted a disturbing picture. According to testimony covered by News Channel 9, Dennie claimed Taylor got her pregnant and she ultimately had an abortion. She further alleged that Taylor wanted another woman to terminate her pregnancy after he got her pregnant.
“He was Googling things,” Dennie testified. “He was looking stuff up to figure out how she … if there was something you could do to make her have an abortion. And asked me if I could get the abortion pills, and he could make her take them or put it in her drink.”
Another former Titans employee, Mical Johnson, also testified. Johnson worked for the organization from 2020 to 2025 and was a colleague of Taylor's. According to a report from USA TODAY, Johnson said she never heard of Benning and wasn't aware if Taylor was in a steady relationship. She noted that Taylor rarely discussed his personal life and was unaware he was expecting a child. Johnson added that Taylor would make casual comments about fatherhood, saying things like “not ready yet” or “not anytime soon.”
The case has drawn attention not only for its grim details but also because it involves a former NFL talent evaluator. Taylor's role with the Titans placed him in a position of trust within the league, making the allegations all the more shocking. The Titans organization has not commented on the ongoing trial.
As the trial continues, the prosecution is expected to present additional evidence linking Taylor to the poisoning. The defense is likely to challenge the credibility of the testimony and the forensic evidence. The case has also sparked broader conversations about domestic violence and the pressures faced by those in professional sports circles.
The trial is scheduled to resume Monday morning, with both sides expected to call more witnesses. The outcome could have significant implications for Taylor, who faces life in prison if convicted. For now, the courtroom remains the stage for a tragic story that has captivated the sports world.
