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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ex-ballerina sentenced to 20 years in Florida for manslaughter in husband's killing

Ex-Ballerina Manslaughter - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

A former Florida ballerina has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following her manslaughter conviction for fatally shooting her estranged husband in 2020.

Manatee County court records show Circuit Judge Matt Whyte imposed the sentence Tuesday on Ashley Benefield, 32, after rejecting her request for a new trial based on allegations of juror misconduct.

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