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A high-profile trial in Florida has ended with a guilty verdict for a woman accused of shooting and killing her husband.
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A jury in Manatee County found Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter Tuesday night.
Her attorney argued that she was trapped in an abusive relationship.
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However, prosecutors say she wanted sole custody of the couple’s daughter.
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The case became known as the “Black Swan Murder” trial since Benefield is a former ballerina.
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Benefield faces up to 30 years in prison.
Her sentencing date has not been set.
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