8 Shocking Moments from Ballerina Ashley Benefield’s Husband Murder Trial

Former ballerina Ashley Benefield claims she shot her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, in self-defense after he allegedly attacked her at her mom’s Florida home in 2020. Benefield’s defense says she feared for her life when she shot him, while the prosecution claims evidence points to Doug being shot while facing away from her. Shocking evidence and intense testimony have been central to Benefield’s trial this week. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down eight shocking moments from Benefield’s murder trial so far. Reporter: Elizabeth Millner: https://x.com/_emillner Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork #AshleyBenefield #Trial #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:   / lawandcrime   Twitter:   / lawcrimenetwork   Facebook:   / lawandcrime   Twitch:   / lawandcrimenetwork   TikTok:   / lawandcrime   LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel:    / @lawandcrime   Law&Crime Shorts:    / @bestoflawandcrime   Channel B:    / @lawandcrimetrials   Channel C:    / @lawandcrimebodycam  

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