GUILTY FL - Doug Benefield, 58, shot and killed by estranged wife, Manatee County, 27 Sept 2020
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NEW: The defense will call no witnesses in the Stand Your Ground hearing of FL v. #AshleyBenefield. Attorneys now giving final arguments.
In the audio, the judge slammed Ashley’s claims that Doug poisoned her and she was a battered wife, stating “there isn’t a scintilla of truth” to her claims. The judge ended up denying her request for an injunction against Doug .
Investigators say Ashley went to a neighbor’s house in September 2020 claiming Doug attacked her, so she shot him. The prosecution claims evidence indicates her husband was shot from behind.
The attorney representing #AshleyBenefield, the former ballerina accused of murdering her husband, insisted the defendant shot her husband, #DougBenefield, in self-defense in accordance with the stand your ground law.
The attorney representing #AshleyBenefield, the former ballerina accused of murdering her husband, insisted the defendant shot her husband, #DougBenefield, in self-defense in accordance with the stand your ground law.
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Crime scene photos were presented in court Thursday during former ballerina #AshleyBenefield’s pre-evidentiary hearing.
Crime scene photos were presented in court Thursday during former ballerina #AshleyBenefield’s pre-evidentiary hearing.
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Florida ex-ballerina uses 'stand your ground' defense in hopes of clearing murder rap in husband's death
Former Donald Trump fundraiser Ashley Benefield has invoked Florida's "stand your ground" law to justify the fatal shooting of her husband, Doug Benefield, in 2020.
The judge stated excellent presentation over the last day or so... We're off the record. Moo
The judge will rule on Stand Your Ground at a later date. The hearing is over.
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Benefield Does Not Testify at Stand Your Ground Hearing | Court TV Video
Ashley Benefield's defense team did not call any witnesses during the two-day hearing for the former ballerina.
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BENEFIELD DOES NOT TESTIFY AT STAND YOUR GROUND HEARING
Ashley Benefield's defense team did not call any witnesses during the two-day hearing for the former ballerina.
Ex-ballerina Ashley Benefield argues self-defense in husband's death
Ashley Benefield is facing a second-degree murder charge for the September 2020 death of Douglas Benefield. She claims it was self-defense.
www.courttv.com
7.7.2023
On Friday, proceedings began with the defense telling the judge they would not be calling any witnesses. Following closing arguments from both sides, the judge said he would take the matter under advisement and issue a ruling after reviewing court transcripts. Court is expected to reconvene in September to continue the “Stand Your Ground” hearing.
At one point during the hearing, Doug Benefield's daughter had to leave because of the emotional and graphic testimony.
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Ashley Benefield Appears in Court for Stand Your Ground Hearing | Court TV Video
At one point during the hearing, Doug Benefield's daughter had to leave because of the emotional and graphic testimony.
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ASHLEY BENEFIELD APPEARS IN COURT FOR STAND YOUR GROUND HEARING
At one point during the hearing, Doug Benefield's daughter had to leave because of the emotional and graphic testimony.
Eva Benefield Reacts to Stepmother’s 'Stand your Ground' Hearing | Court TV Video
"Sadness turned into anger," Eva Benefield told Chanley Painter outside former ballerina Ashley Benefield’s hearing in Florida. (7/6/23)
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EVA BENEFIELD REACTS TO STEPMOTHER’S 'STAND YOUR GROUND' HEARING
"Sadness turned into anger," Eva Benefield told Chanley Painter outside former ballerina Ashley Benefield’s 'Stand Your Ground' hearing in Florida.
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I really hope Doug's daughter Eva can get justice for the murder of her father! It won't bring her father back, of course, but AB needs to be held accountable for what she did. What a manipulative liar she is! Yuck!
Event initially scheduled 9.18.2023 as noted in blue has been cancelled.
Room: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Result: CANCELLED-JACS
Room: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Room: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Search Court Records - Manatee County Clerk
| Defendant | ASHLEY CHRISTINA BENEFIELD |
| 239 (294) | 07/07/2023 | Defendant Present with Attorney | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 (295) | 07/07/2023 | Updated Event JACSOTHERM on 7/7/2023 0830 AM Judge STEPHEN WHYTE results HEARING HELD on 7/7/2023 | ||
| 241 (296) | 07/07/2023 | STAND YOUR GROUND HEARING HELD ON 7/6/23 & 7/7/23 REPRESENTED BY NEIL TAYLOR, ESQUIRE STATE REPRESENTED BY SUZANNE O'DONNELL & REBECCA FREEL, ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS MULTIPLE MOTIONS: DEFENDANT'S OMNIBUS MOTION IN LIMINE AND INCORPORATED MEMORANDUM OF LAW DATED 6/15/23: DEFENDANT'S MOTION IN LIMINE REGARDING THE TESTIMONY OF DR VEGA FROM 3/3/23: MOTION AND REQUEST FOR DECLARATION OF IMMUNITY: STATES EXHIBITS RECEIVED INTO EVIDENCE: #1, #2-#19,#20-#22, #23-#29, #30-#38, #39-#44, #45 & #46 COURT RESERVES RULING COURT TO ISSUE ORDER JUDGE STEPHEN MATHEW WHYTE ENTERED VIA ICPS | ||
| 242 (297) | 07/07/2023 | RECEIPT/EVIDENCE CHANGE OF CUSTODY FORM | 2 | |
| 243 (298) | 07/07/2023 | STIPULATIONS FOR STAND YOUR GROUND HEARING | 1 | |
| 244 (299) | 07/17/2023 | STATE'S SUPPLEMENTAL/AMENDED RESPONSE TO DEFENSE DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY | 1 | |
| 245 (300) | 07/18/2023 | SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL | 2 | |
| 246 (301) | 07/19/2023 | STATE'S RESPONSE TO COURT'S SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL |
26: 09/18/2023 at 08:30AM - JACS-OTHER MOTION
Location: MANATEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTERRoom: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Result: CANCELLED-JACS
27: 09/19/2023 at 09:00AM - DOCKET SOUNDING
Location: MANATEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTERRoom: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
28: 10/16/2023 at 08:30AM - JURY TRIAL
Location: MANATEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTERRoom: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Search Court Records - Manatee County Clerk
Ashley Benefield's case is included in the video.Video is 41 minutes.
Inside the Cases of 3 Florida Women Accused of Killing Partners, Exes
Shanna Gardner Fernandez, Courtney Clenney and Ashley Benefield are each accused in the killings of current or former romantic partners.
INSIDE THE CASES OF 3 FLORIDA WOMEN ACCUSED OF KILLING PARTNERS, EXES
Shanna Gardner Fernandez, Courtney Clenney and Ashley Benefield are each accused in the killings of current or former romantic partners. (8/24/23)
27: 09/19/2023 at 09:00AM - DOCKET SOUNDING
Location: MANATEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTERRoom: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
28: 10/16/2023 at 08:30AM - JURY TRIAL
Location: MANATEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTERRoom: COURTROOM 6-A
Judge: WHYTE, STEPHEN MATHEW
Search Court Records - Manatee County Clerk
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Judge denies Ashley Benefield's self-defense claim in husband's death
A Florida judge has denied Ashley Benefield's claim that she killed her husband, Douglas, in self-defense.
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On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Stephen M. Whyte issued his ruling denying Ashley’s Motion to Dismiss. Judge Whyte wrote, “The competent and substantial evidence presented by the State proves clearly and convincingly that the defendant is not entitled to court-ordered immunity from criminal prosecution, as she was not justified in using deadly force against the victim on September 27, 2020.”
At a docket sounding Tuesday, Ashley’s trial was stayed until Nov. 29.
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