Ashley Benefield's defense requested she be released on bond pending her appeal. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for ...

Ashley Benefield claims she shot Doug Benefield in ... sure the couple's daughter was involved in various activities like ballet and swimming. Martin was adamant she wouldn’t be a flight risk ...

Ashley Benefield remains jailed during appeal of her manslaughter conviction for shooting her estranged husband in 2020.

A Manatee County judge issued his ruling two weeks after Benefield appeared in court fighting for her release.

Manatee Judge Matt Whyte denied Ashley Benefield's bond based on insufficient community ties and a concern the former ballerina could become a flight risk.

Former ballerina Ashley Benefield will not be released on bond pending the appeal of her manslaughter with a firearm conviction after a Manatee County Circuit Court judge denied her motion on ...