Overview

• The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on second-degree murder charges against Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, resulting in a mistrial.
• Ferguson claims the fatal shooting of his wife, Sheryl, was accidental, citing a fumbled attempt to place his gun on a coffee table after an argument.
• Prosecutors argued the shooting was intentional, pointing to Ferguson's incriminating statements shortly after the incident and his history of carrying a gun while intoxicated.
• Sheryl’s brother has publicly stated his belief that the shooting was accidental and has urged prosecutors to pursue lesser charges to avoid further strain on the family.
• The District Attorney’s office announced plans to retry the case, with the presiding judge indicating the retrial will occur soon.