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"BLACK SWAN" BALLERINA CLAIMS OF SELF-DEFENSE FAIL
Ballerina and aspiring model Ashley Benefield is standing trial for shooting her then-husband, Doug Benefield, to death.
The couple married just 13 days after meeting. They had a child, but their relationship was rocky, with frequent arguments reported between Ashley and Doug Benefield.
Ashley Benefield claims her husband was abusive and volatile. As her pregnancy progressed, she moved in with her mother, denying Doug Benefield access to information about the baby, including her birth.
Ashley Benefield planned to move out. Doug Benefield arrived at Ashley's home with a U-Haul truck to help…
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