Judge from Orange County sentenced to 35 years to life imprisonment for driving under the influence, leading to wife's death.
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, a 74-year-old former Orange County Superior Court Judge, has been sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of his wife, Sheryl, in 2023. The tragic incident occurred at their home in Anaheim Hills on Aug. 3.
According to their son, the argument between the couple began while they were watching 'Breaking Bad.' The dispute was over a thank-you card for money that Ferguson had sent to his grown son. During the argument, Ferguson unsnapped his ankle holster, removed his Glock, and attempted to place it on the coffee table.
In a police interview following the shooting, Ferguson expressed a desire for the death penalty, demanded to be punched in the face, and predicted that he would burn in hell. However, during his trial, he denied criminal blame and presented his wife's death as an accident.
Ferguson claimed that his arm failed and the gun fired, causing his wife's death. His son tackled him and wrestled the gun away after the shooting, performing CPR on his mother.
During his testimony, Ferguson admitted to being an alcoholic. He also claimed that he heard his wife say, 'Why don't you put the real gun away from me?' before the shooting.
The couple had been married for 27 years. Before the shooting, Ferguson's wife reportedly said, 'Why don't you point a real gun at me?' According to their son.
The first trial ended with a jury deadlock, but Ferguson was retried and convicted the following month. He was found guilty of one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement of personal use of a firearm. He was also convicted of one felony enhancement of discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death.
Unfortunately, there is no information available about the prosecutor representing the case against Jeffrey Ferguson in the provided search results.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help for alcoholism. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sheryl Ferguson during this difficult time.
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