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Ashley Benefield
A jury found ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter in the death of her husband, Doug, who she had claimed she shot in self-defense.
Judge weighs bond request in Ashley Benefield’s manslaughter case
Ashley Benefield, who is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her husband, Doug Benefield's death, seeks release at a bond hearing. More
January 23, 2025
‘Godly Girl’: Witnesses Plead for Ashley Benefield’s Release in Court
Ashley Benefield breaks down during her bond hearing as a bible teacher who knew Benefield, Jana Taylor Martin, vouches for her release. More
January 23, 2025
Julie Grant: The Black Swan is Now a Jail Bird!
Ashley Benefield may want to start a new ballet school from prison, where she'll be spending the next 20 years for killing Doug Benefield. More
December 4, 2024
‘Today’s A Good Step’: Benefield Family Reacts to Sentence
Eva Benefield said she was "content" with sentencing after Ashley Benefield was sentenced to 20 years for killing her husband, Doug. More
December 3, 2024
Judge Denies Downward Departure for Ashley Benefield’s Sentence
Former ballerina Ashley Benefield was sentenced after she was convicted of manslaughter for killing her husband, Doug Benefield. More
December 3, 2024
Big Week of Sentencing Continues with Benefield and Farris to Come
Sarah Boone was sentenced to life in prison, while Ashley Benefield and Melody Farris are scheduled to be sentenced this week is Julie Grant’s top... More
December 3, 2024
FL v. Ashley Benefield: Black Swan Murder Trial
UPDATE: Ashley Benefield was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of her estranged husband, Doug Benefield. More
December 3, 2024
Eva Benefield: ‘You Managed to Orphan Not One, But Two Young Girls’
Eva Benefield joined her uncles in speaking on behalf of her father, Douglas Benefield, at Ashley Benefield's sentencing for manslaughter. More
December 3, 2024
Judge to Interview Benefield Jurors About Potential Misconduct
The jurors who convicted Ashley Benefield of killing her husband will be called in to answer questions from the judge. More
September 16, 2024
Judge to interview Benefield jurors over misconduct allegations
Six jurors who convicted Ashley Benefield will be asked questions about a phone allegedly brought into the deliberation room. More
September 16, 2024
Ashley Benefield Asks For New Trial Citing Juror Misconduct
Ashley Benefield's defense attorney alleges that a juror snuck a cell phone into the deliberation room as part of a request for a new trial. More
August 30, 2024
Ashley Benefield claims juror snuck phone into deliberations
Attorneys for Ashley Benefield have asked to interview all jurors in the trial after one allegedly snuck a cell phone into deliberations. More
August 30, 2024
The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial: Ashley Benefield Testifies | Court TV Podcast
This episode features Ashley Benefield’s testimony telling the jury her firsthand account of shooting her estranged husband, Doug. More
August 1, 2024
Analyzing The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial
One day after the guilty verdict is read in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Vinnie Politan reflects on the trial and the family's reaction. More
August 1, 2024
Doug Benefield’s Daughter Reacts to Verdict
Doug Benefield's family expresses their gratitude for justice at a press conference after the guilty verdict is read in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More
July 31, 2024
GUILTY: The ‘Black Swan’ Faces Up To 30 Years
The morning after the jury reaches a late-night guilty verdict in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial, Julie Grant interviews Doug Benefield's family. More
July 31, 2024
Black Swan Murder Trial: Watch the Verdict
The jury deliberated for more than six hours before reaching their verdict in the trial of Ashley Benefield in the Black Swan Murder Trial. More
July 30, 2024
Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 6 Recap
Jury deliberations are underway in the Black Swan Murder Trial where Ashley Benefield faces charges she murdered her husband, Doug. More
July 30, 2024
Black Swan Murder Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal Closing
Rebecca Freel delivers the state's rebuttal closing argument in FL v. Ashley Benefield: Black Swan Murder Trial. More
July 30, 2024
Black Swan Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Ashley Benefield's lawyer delivers his closings in the Black Swan Murder Trial. The ex-ballerina is accused of killing her estranged husband. More
July 30, 2024
Prosecution’s Closing Arguments: The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial
Suzanne O'Donnell, Assistant State Attorney, gives the closing arguments for the prosecution in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial. More
July 30, 2024
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
Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 5 Recap
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
Who Told the ‘Black Swan’ She Could Act?
Julie Grant breaks down the testimony of Ashley Benefield and examines her body language in this episode of Opening Statements. More
July 29, 2024
Black Swan Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
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
Cross-Examination of Benefield in The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial
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 Testifying In Her Defense
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
‘I was Scared to Death,’ Ashley Benefield Breaks Down on the Stand
Defendant Ashley Benefield testified about why she fatally shot her husband, Doug, and how she felt immediately following the shooting. More
July 26, 2024
Ashley Benefield Takes the Stand In Her Defense
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
