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John Benfield, suspect in Tennessee cycling crash, released on $300K bond
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The bond amount of $300,000 has been confirmed by the Carter County Sheriff's Office, which reported John Benfield's release. John Benfield was released after posting a $300,000 bond.
A suspect in a cycling crash has been released on bond. John Benfield was released after posting a $300,000 bond. The Carter County Sheriff's Office reported the release.
The incident in question is the Milligan cycling crash, for which John Benfield is a suspect. Details of the crash are not provided here, but further information may be available from the source.
The bond amount of $300,000 has been confirmed by the Carter County Sheriff's Office, which reported John Benfield's release.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
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