Days before former ballerina Ashley Benefield was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter, a Florida judge denied her motion for a new trial. Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Matt Whyte ...

The wait begins for a Manatee County Circuit Court judge's decision ... the courtroom Thursday for the bond hearing before Judge Matt Whyte. Her defense argues she should be allowed to be released ...

He was sentenced by Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Matt Whyte on Jan. 22 to nearly 13 years in prison, with credit for time served, followed by 24 months of probation. Court records indicate ...