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