Judge Rejects Accused Killer Ballerina’s ‘Stand your ground’ Defense for Husband’s Murder
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A Florida judge ruled Monday that retired ballerina Ashley Benefield will stand trial for the 2020 death of her husband. According to Court TV, Judge Stephen M. Whyte of the 12th Judicial District Circuit Court issued a ruling that aligned with the prosecution’s account of events leading to Doug Benefield’s death. The order rejected the …
