Ex-Ballerina Ashley Benefield Takes Stand in Murder Trial
July 26, 2024
A former ballerina dubbed "the Black Swan" took the stand at her murder trial. Ashley Benefield testified about the moment she shot her estranged husband. In the Florida courtroom, Benefield testified that she shot her ex-husband in self-defense after he smacked her across the head. She also says he wouldn't let her leave. The prosecution contends Benefield shot her estranged husband to gain sole custody over their young daughter.
