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OC Judge to Resume Testifying in Wife’s Murder Trial

Jeffrey Ferguson, an Orange County Superior Court judge, stated he did not intend to fatally shoot his wife, claiming the gun discharged accidentally while he was trying to place it on a table.
Ferguson testified that arguments about financial support for his son led to tensions on the night of the shooting.
Prosecutors allege Ferguson was drinking before and during dinner when the incident occurred, resulting in his wife's death.
The trial has garnered significant attention in the legal community due to the judge's past of alcohol use and discussions about firearm safety being central to the trial.

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The Epoch Times

California Judge Testifies That He Accidentally Shot and Killed His Wife

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A Southern California judge charged with the murder of his wife took the stand Monday to testify in his own defense, telling the courtroom he accidentally shot her with the gun he carried in an ankle holster. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, told a packed courtroom that he and his wife of 27 years, Sheryl, had been arguing about the lack of gratitude she felt his adult son from a prior marriage showed ab…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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MyNewsLA.com

Attorney: Fatal Shooting of Orange County Judge's Wife was `Accidental'

An Orange County Superior Court judge testified Monday that he did not intend to fatally shoot his wife and that the gun was accidentally triggered. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, is charged with murder with sentencing enhancements for discharge of a gun causing death and the personal use of a gun for the Aug. 3, 2023, death of his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl. When Ferguson’s attorney, Cameron Talley, asked his client if he meant to shoot his wife, Ferguson…

3 days ago

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OC Register

Orange County judge accidentally fired the gunshot that killed his wife, defense attorney tells jury

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson is on trial for the killing of his wife, Sheryl, at the couple's Anaheim Hills home.

3 days ago·Orange County, United States

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California judge testifies that he accidentally shot and killed his wife

A Southern California judge charged with the murder of his wife has testified in his own defense.

3 days ago·United States

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ecnetnews.com

California Judge Accidentally Fired Gun That Resulted in His Wife’s Death, Attorney Claims

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The attorney representing a Southern California judge admitted in court that his client, Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, was responsible for the fatal shooting of his wife but argued that it was accidental. The shocking incident occurred in August 2023 during an argument between the couple regarding family finances while they were watching “Breaking Bad.” Ferguson, 74, was present in the courtroom approxi…

3 days ago

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