Ashley Pearson Speaks After Judge Clears Her in Boyfriend’s Killing
Ashley Pearson speaks after a judge found that the young mother, now 33, acted in self-defense when she fatally stabbed her boyfriend in 2018. More
August 7, 2023
In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
Ashley Pearson speaks after a judge found that the young mother, now 33, acted in self-defense when she fatally stabbed her boyfriend in 2018. More
August 7, 2023
Emotions ran high in the courtroom after the judge dismissed charges following a stand your ground hearing in Ashley Pearson's case. More
August 7, 2023
Ashley Pearson, charged with murdering her boyfriend, said that she killed Kyle Hill to protect herself and her daughter. More
August 7, 2023
Defendant Ashley Pearson, 33, has said she fatally stabbed boyfriend Kyle Hill, 25, in self-defense during a September 2018 domestic dispute. More
August 7, 2023
A judge dismissed charges against a Kansas mother who claimed she murdered her boyfriend in self-defense and to protect her child. More
August 7, 2023
Ashley Benefield said Doug punched a hole in the wall and fired a gun into the ceiling at a hearing during her contentious divorce in... More
July 13, 2023
Ashley Benefield testified at an injunction hearing where she accused her husband, Doug, of being angry and violent. More
July 11, 2023
"Sadness turned into anger," Eva Benefield told Chanley Painter outside former ballerina Ashley Benefield’s hearing in Florida. (7/6/23) More
July 10, 2023
Ashley Benefield's defense team did not call any witnesses during the two-day hearing for the former ballerina. More
July 7, 2023
Ashley Benefield is facing a second-degree murder charge for the September 2020 death of Douglas Benefield. More
July 7, 2023
Ashley Benefield is facing a second-degree murder charge for the September 2020 death of Douglas Benefield. She claims it was self-defense. More
July 7, 2023
Tommie Benefield, Doug's cousin, told Vinnie Politan that the couple seemed very much in love when he first met Ashley Benefield. More
July 6, 2023
At one point during the hearing, Doug Benefield's daughter had to leave because of the emotional and graphic testimony. More
July 6, 2023
Crime scene technician Amanda Conlon detailed the crime scene in Ashley Benefield's home the night Douglas Benefield was killed. More
July 6, 2023
Attorney Stephanie Murphy testified about Douglas and Ashley Benefield's contentious child custody proceedings during an immunity hearing. More
July 6, 2023
Attorney Stephanie Murphy, who represented Douglas Benefield, testified Ashley Benefield claimed she was poisoned while pregnant. More
July 6, 2023
Tommie Benefield testified to the timeline of Douglas and Ashley Benefield's relationship. Ashley is accused of killing her husband. More
July 6, 2023
Benefield, a former ballerina, is asking a judge to throw out her murder charge as she claims she shot her husband, Doug, in self-defense. More
July 5, 2023
Neely family attorney Donte Mills spoke to Court TV after the arraignment of Daniel Penny, who's accused of fatally strangling Jordan Neely. More
June 28, 2023
Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely. More
June 28, 2023
Prosecutors said that William Zelenski's claims were 'beyond ridiculous' and gave thanks to the jury for their verdict. More
June 23, 2023
In the letter, Ryelee's Manente-Powell described him as 'troubled and struggling' but also 'unexpectedly witty, loving and mischievous.' More
June 23, 2023
Ryelee Manente-Powell's family also released an exclusive statement to Court TV talking about the young life lost. More
June 23, 2023
William Zelenski told the jury that he attempted to de-escalate the situation with Ryelee before the deadly shooting. More
June 22, 2023
William Zelenski returned to the stand for cross-examination in his homicide trial for the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell. More
June 22, 2023
The relationship between William Zelenski, his wife April, and his girlfriend Tiffany Powell is centerstage at the trial. More
June 21, 2023
William Zelenski became emotional on the stand, saying that Ryelee tried to grab the gun from him before it went off, killing him. More
June 21, 2023
Daniel Penny has said that he was acting to protect himself and others on the subway, and never intended to harm Neely with a chokehold. More
June 14, 2023
Daniel Penny denied that the incident that led to Jordan Neely's death on an New York City subway train was racially motivated. More
June 12, 2023
Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter, said that his only intention was to restrain Jordan Neely and to protect other passengers. More
June 12, 2023