Judge considering bond for 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield while she appeals conviction
A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
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.
Benefield hoping to be released on bond on appeal
Several individuals, including Ashley’s supervised release officer and her psychologist testified on her behalf to attest that Benefield was not a f
Former Ballerina, Ashley Benefield appears in court for bond hearing, pending appeal
BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA)— Ashley Benefield appeared in court Thursday for a bond hearing. According to the defense team for Ashley Benefield, the hearing was to see whether she should be granted ...
Ex-ballerina requests bond while appealing conviction
FOX 13's Kim Kuizon reports on ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield appearing before a Manatee County judge to soon decide whether to grant bond while she appeals her manslaughter conviction for the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
Ashley Benefield’s attorney fighting for bond
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As Ashley Benefield sits behind bars at the Manatee County Jail, she continues to fight for her release. She is now waiting for a decision on the appeal of her conviction in the death of her husband Doug, and her attorney maintains her innocence.
Wait begins for decision on former Florida ballerina's bond pending appeal
Ashley Benefield's defense requested she be released on bond pending her appeal. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter with a firearm.
LIVE: Former Ballerina, Ashley Benefield to appear in court for bond hearing, pending appeal
Ashley Benefield will appear in court today for a bond hearing regarding her release pending appeal. According to the defense team for Ashley Benefield, the hearing is to see whether she should be granted bond while waiting for an appeal.
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Sentencing Ashley Benefield to 20 years in jail isn't justice. It's an outrage. | Opinion
The headline in a recent edition of the Sarasota Herald- Tribune – "Former Lakewood Ranch ballerina to serve 20 years" – ironically trumpeted an identical sentence for a teenager who was convicted ...
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'Black Swan murder' trial: Ashley Benefield sentenced in killing of estranged husband
Ashley Benefield was sentenced to two decades, with credit for time served, followed by 10 years probation in a case that's gained national attention as the "Black Swan murder" trial. The former ...
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Why Did Ex-Ballerina Ashley Benefield Kill Her Husband? Examining the Black Swan Murder Trial — and How Many Years She Got for Her Crime
Former ballerina Ashley Benefield earned the "Black Swan" moniker after fatally shooting her estranged husband in 2020. Ashley admitted to shooting Doug Benefield, then 58, alleging that he ...
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‘Godly girl’: Witnesses Pleads 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.