OC Judge Faces Murder Trial in Wife's Shooting Death
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's case proceeds as evidence mounts from family and police testimonies.
- Jeffrey Ferguson, a longtime Orange County judge, is accused of killing his wife, Sheryl, during a domestic argument.
- Their son, Phillip, witnessed the shooting and believes it may have been accidental, citing his father's inexperience with one-handed shooting.
- Prosecutors argue Ferguson's actions were intentional, noting his incriminating statements and the presence of alcohol.
- The couple had a history of financial disputes, which escalated on the night of the incident.
- Ferguson remains out on $1 million bail, with GPS and alcohol monitoring, awaiting his July 5 arraignment.