Manatee Judge Matt Whyte denied Ashley Benefield's bond based on insufficient community ties and a concern the former ...

Explosive opening statements in the murder trial of a Florida ballerina kicked off on Tuesday, giving a preview of how attorneys will present their sides in the case being dubbed the "Black Swan ...

Ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield was sentenced Tuesday ... Benefield’s July trial for second-degree murder saw emotional testimony and sharp disagreements between the prosecution and defense.

A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter ...

Ashley Benefield's defense requested she be released on bond pending her appeal. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for ...

(WFLA)— Ashley Benefield appeared in court Thursday for ... was found to be in compliance for four years while awaiting her trial. “Her entire goal throughout this entire case for years ...

She was initially charged with murder in the second degree ... loving mother While Ashley Benefield remained solemn for most of her trial and hearings, the testimony of Sarasota resident Jana ...