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Southern California judge who killed his wife is scheduled to be sentenced
Judge Ferguson, convicted in April 2025 of second-degree murder with gun enhancements, faces up to 40 years to life for fatally shooting his wife amid a financial dispute.
- A Southern California judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, is scheduled for sentencing after being convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife, Sheryl, during an argument about finances.
- Ferguson faces a possible maximum sentence of 40 years to life in prison after being found guilty in April 2023.
- Prosecutors stated Ferguson admitted to the shooting but claimed it was accidental, while his lawyer requested a new trial citing lack of preparation time.
- Authorities found 47 weapons and over 26,000 rounds of ammunition at Ferguson's home after his arrest.
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OC Judge convicted of killing wife to be sentenced
Orange County Judge Jeffrey Ferguson. (File image from KTLA broadcast) A Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson faces a maximum potential sentence of 40 years to life in prison. The 74-year-old has been jailed since a jury found him guilty in April of murder and felony…
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Southern California judge who killed his wife is scheduled to be sentenced
A Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday.
·United States
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- 47% of the sources lean Left, 47% of the sources are Center
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