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Ashley Benefield, the former ballerina dubbed the "Black Swan," has been sentenced for the September 2020 shooting death of her husband, Doug Benefield, at their Manatee County, Florida, home. The case, which has captivated national attention, culminated in a highly charged courtroom scene as Doug’s family pleaded for justice.
Ashley, now 31, had maintained that she acted in self-defense when she shot Doug, 59, following what she described as escalating threats and domestic abuse. Her legal team presented a narrative of a woman trapped in fear, citing claims of emotional and physical intimidation. However, prosecutors argued that Ashley. . .
