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.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. I used to think I was a good dancer until my teenagers set me straight. A social ...

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 ...