Daily Briefing: Judge denied new trial motion for ex-ballerina days before sentencing

The former ballerina was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter on Dec. 3, just days after the motion for a new trial was denied. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Dec 7 2024 [Judge denied new trial motion for ex-ballerina days before sentencing]( [Ashley Benefield leaves the courtroom after being sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2020 killing of her husband, Doug Benefield in Lakewood Ranch. Benefield claimed the shooting was in self-defense, but a jury convicted her of manslaughter.]( The former ballerina was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter on Dec. 3, just days after the motion for a new trial was denied. [READ MORE]( [Venice celebrated a huge win 55-26 over the West Orange Warriors, winning the Class 7A-Region 2 Final, at Powell-Davis Stadium in Venice, FL, on Friday night Nov. 29, 2024.]( [Booker, Cardinal Mooney, Manatee, Venice state semifinal scoreboard]( Our live scoreboard will keep you updated on all the Sarasota, Manatee FHSAA state semifinal football games [READ MORE]( [Danielle Nicole.]( [Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week. [READ MORE]( [This photo from Aug. 21, 2018 shows dead fish washed up along the shoreline at Bayfront Park in Sarasota. A red tide bloom that lasted more than 400 days impacted the Gulf Coast.]( [Yes. Sarasota is a nice city. But don't hassle us for wanting more. | Letters]( Seeking better conditions for ourselves and our fellow citizens is our right and obligation. We should not be harassed or told to get out. [READ MORE]( [Tarra Conner Jones as band leader Sweet Sue in the national touring production of the musical “Some Like it Hot.”]( [Musical ‘Some Like it Hot’ tour dances into Tampa’s Straz Center]( Tarra Conner Jones, who has starred in numerous Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shows, plays a band leader in national tour of ‘Some Like it Hot.’ [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Downtown Sarasota restaurant icon sets opening date for new location]( A landmark Italian restaurant, open at its current downtown Sarasota location since 1989, is preparing to move. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Hotel project on Siesta Key scores legal win over Sarasota County]( One Siesta Key hotel developer will be able to build more on the island compared to the current largest, after ... [READ MORE]( 3 [If you don't like Sarasota or Florida, just leave already]( Too many people are focused on complaining about our city and state. If things here are so bad, why don't they ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Trump picks Florida sheriff to head DEA, Chad Chronister withdraws nom]( President-elect Donald Trump has named another Floridian to his cabinet, tapping Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad ... [READ MORE]( 5 [AC/DC's tour includes one Florida show. Here's how to buy tickets.]( Legendary rock band AC/DC, featuring two Florida residents, has announced its first U.S. tour dates in nine years. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](