“Black Swan” Murder Trial: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast
25 July 2024 - 36 mins explicitAshley Benefield is a former ballerina on trial for the fatal shooting of her husband during a child custody battle. She claims she was in fear for her life while prosecutors say it was murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features opening statements from the Black Swan Murder Trial from 7/23/2024. Hear both sides lay out their cases for the jury that will have to determine if this shooting was in self-defense or in cold blood.
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