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Florida Ballet Dancer Hopes ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense Will Prevail in Upcoming Murder Trial

July 17, 2024 by Harvey Mason

BRADENTON, Fla. — The murder trial of Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina charged with the killing of her estranged husband, is set to commence next week, following a wave of national interest propelled by coverage on a popular true crime TV series. Benefield, 32, could potentially invoke Florida’s “stand your ground” law in her defense, … Read more

Inmate Hopes Recanted Testimony Spurs Review of Case

February 8, 2024 by Harvey Mason

LIVINGSTON, Texas – Ivan Cantu, a death row inmate, has been convicted of the murder of his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée. He hopes that recanted testimony and other new details will lead to a review of his case. Cantu, 50 years old, was sentenced to death in 2001 for the 2000 murder of James … Read more