Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Defense Delivers Closing Argument
Michael Sterling argued that Quaneesha Johnson killed Demonte Smith in an attempt to save the lives of herself and her children. More
August 24, 2023
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Self-Defense
In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: State Delivers Closing Arguments
The prosecutor asked the jury to convict Quaneesha Johnson, saying that she planned the murder of Demonte Smith. More
August 24, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Day 2
State rests case against Quaneesha Johnson after calling 15 witnesses, including the defendant, who opted to take the stand. More
August 24, 2023
Quaneesha Johnson Reenacts Deadly Confrontation in Court
Quaneesha Johnson, who is claiming self-defense in Demonte Smith's death, cried as she told the jury, 'I didn't intend for it to happen.' More
August 23, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Day 1
The jury heard 911 calls from the day of the shooting and bodycam footage of Quaneesha Johnson and her boyfriend Demonte Smith. More
August 23, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Jury Hears Quaneesha Johnson’s 911 Call
In a 911 call, defendant Quaneesha Johnson told dispatch Demonte Smith was threatening to hurt her the day of the shooting. More
August 22, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Defense attorney Michael Sterling delivers his open in GA v. Quaneesha Johnson: Self-Defense or Murder Trial. More
August 22, 2023
Self-Defense or Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Prosecutor Furhawn S. Shah delivers the State's open in GA v. Quaneesha Johnson: Self-Defense or Murder Trial. More
August 22, 2023
On The Docket: Woman Claims Self-Defense in Shooting of Boyfriend
Quaneesha Johnson is facing multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault for a shooting that killed Demonte Smith. More
August 22, 2023
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
Judge Dismisses Murder Charges Against Ashley Pearson
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 Takes The Stand During Stand Your Ground Hearing
Ashley Pearson, charged with murdering her boyfriend, said that she killed Kyle Hill to protect herself and her daughter. More
August 7, 2023
Boyfriend Stabbed Murder Case: Victim’s Grandmother Testifies
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
KS v. Ashley Pearson: Boyfriend Stabbed Murder Case
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 Describes Husband as Violent in 2018 Testimony
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 Testifies at 2018 Hearing
Ashley Benefield testified at an injunction hearing where she accused her husband, Doug, of being angry and violent. More
July 11, 2023
Eva Benefield Reacts to Stepmother’s ‘Stand your Ground’ Hearing
"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
Benefield Does Not Testify at Stand Your Ground Hearing
Ashley Benefield's defense team did not call any witnesses during the two-day hearing for the former ballerina. More
July 7, 2023
Judge to Issue Ruling Later in Ashley Benefield Immunity Hearing
Ashley Benefield is facing a second-degree murder charge for the September 2020 death of Douglas Benefield. More
July 7, 2023
Ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield argues self-defense in husband’s death at hearing
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
Doug Benefield’s Attorney, Cousin React to Hearing
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
Ashley Benefield Appears in Court for Stand Your Ground Hearing
At one point during the hearing, Doug Benefield's daughter had to leave because of the emotional and graphic testimony. More
July 6, 2023
Black Swan Murder Case: Crime Scene Technician Details Scene
Crime scene technician Amanda Conlon detailed the crime scene in Ashley Benefield's home the night Douglas Benefield was killed. More
July 6, 2023
Black Swan Murder Case: Victim’s Attorney Details Legal Battle
Attorney Stephanie Murphy testified about Douglas and Ashley Benefield's contentious child custody proceedings during an immunity hearing. More
July 6, 2023
Black Swan Murder Case: Victim’s Attorney Details Abuse Allegations
Attorney Stephanie Murphy, who represented Douglas Benefield, testified Ashley Benefield claimed she was poisoned while pregnant. More
July 6, 2023
Black Swan Murder Case: Victim’s Cousin Testifies at Immunity Hearing
Tommie Benefield testified to the timeline of Douglas and Ashley Benefield's relationship. Ashley is accused of killing her husband. More
July 6, 2023
Ashley Benefield to Appear at Stand Your Ground Hearing
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
Jordan Neely’s Family Attorney Speaks to Court TV
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 pleads not guilty in chokehold death of Jordan Neely
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
Prosecution Reacts to Verdict in Stolen Reptile Murder Trial
Prosecutors said that William Zelenski's claims were 'beyond ridiculous' and gave thanks to the jury for their verdict. More
June 23, 2023
