Has the Defense Proven Doug Benefield Was Dangerous?
As closing arguments are expected to begin in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Julie Grant's top story asks if the defense has proven if Doug... More
July 30, 2024
When couples don't agree over the custody of their children, those battles can become intense ... and deadly.
As closing arguments are expected to begin in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Julie Grant's top story asks if the defense has proven if Doug... More
July 30, 2024
Ashley Benefield's defense rested its case after calling mental health experts to testify about domestic violence in her murder trial. More
July 29, 2024
Julie Grant breaks down the testimony of Ashley Benefield and examines her body language in this episode of Opening Statements. More
July 29, 2024
The jury in the Black Swan Murder Trial got a chance to hear Ashley Benefield's testimony. The question remains whether they believed her. More
July 26, 2024
Suzanne O'Donnell, Assistant State Attorney, cross examines Benefield during her testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More
July 26, 2024
Ashley Benefield continues her direct testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial as she recalls the relationship with Doug leading up to his death. More
July 26, 2024
Defendant Ashley Benefield testified about why she fatally shot her husband, Doug, and how she felt immediately following the shooting. More
July 26, 2024
During the beginning of her direct testimony, defendant Ashley Benefield takes the stand and emotionally recounts the day she shot her husband, Doug. More
July 26, 2024
In day three of Ashley Benefield's trial, text messages between Ashley & Doug were shown, displaying a snapshot of their relationship. More
July 25, 2024
This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial from 7/23/2024 More
July 25, 2024
Julie Grant and her panel of guests, recap the second day of testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial in her top story in this... More
July 25, 2024
Eva Benefield, is called to the stand to determine whether she violated the rules of sequestration in FL v. Ashley Benefield. More
July 25, 2024
Det. Chris Gillum takes the stand. He said Ashley Benefield told him, 'I can't believe you're willing to allow Doug to kill me and the... More
July 24, 2024
Judge Matt Whyte admonishes defense attorney Neil Taylor for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' behavior outside the presence of the jury. More
July 24, 2024
Julie Grant examines the case, including the body language and appearance of Ashley Benefield following the first day of the 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More
July 24, 2024
Alicia Byers testified that Ashley Benefield and Douglas Benefield were planning to move to Maryland but wouldn't be living together. More
July 24, 2024
Doug Benefield's daughter, Eva Benefield, takes the stand in the Black Swan Murder Trial where Ashley Benefield is charged with murder. More
July 23, 2024
John Sant, Ashley Benefield's neighbor at the time of the shooting, takes the stand and listens to the 911 call he made on Ashley's behalf. More
July 23, 2024
Assistant State Attorney, Suzanne O'Donnell and Defense Attorney, Neil Taylor give opening statements in the murder trial of Ashley Benefield. More
July 23, 2024
The jury is selected in the Black Swan Murder Trial. Ashley Benefield is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Doug. More
July 22, 2024
Ashley Benefield's attorney asked the judge to voluntarily disqualify himself ahead of jury selection, accusing them of being biased. More
July 22, 2024
Jury selection slated to begin in late July in the Black Swan Murder Trial. Ashley Benefield is accused in the shooting death of her husband. More
July 19, 2024
A former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance that ends with her shooting Doug Benefield, her estranged husband. More
July 19, 2024
Vinnie Politan and his expert guests delve into the relationship between Doug and Ashley Benefield and the murder of Doug. More
July 19, 2024
Doug Benefield's former attorney, Stephanie Murphy, discusses the status of the family court case that occurred before Doug's death. More
July 18, 2024
Court TV speaks with Doug Benefield's cousin, Tommie. He speaks about Doug and Ashley purportedly reconciling before Doug was killed. More
July 17, 2024
Ashley Benefield appears at a pre-trial hearing as supporters gather ahead of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Jury selection begins on July 22. More
July 16, 2024
A new filing indicates Ashley Benefield plans to say she was as a victim of domestic abuse when she goes on trial for murdering her... More
June 28, 2024
George Wagner IV's defense claims their client was denied a fair trial and prosecutors made several errors. More
June 12, 2024
Lawyers for Ashley Benefield asked a judge to exclude certain details from her child custody battle with her estranged husband. More
June 3, 2024