Overview

• 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.