California Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson is on trial for allegedly killing his wife, Sheryl, in August 2023. Ferguson's trial began with prosecution asserting Ferguson shot Sheryl after an argument at a restaurant that continued at their home later while they were watching Breaking Bad. Ferguson allegedly pulled a loaded gun from his ankle holster following a heated exchange. He reportedly said in a recorded video: "I killed her. I did it." He also texted his court clerk and bailiff, admitting he shot his wife.
Ferguson has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer, Cameron J. Talley, claims the shooting was accidental. Prosecutor Seton Hunt stated Ferguson had been drinking that evening, and shot his wife after first making a gun hand gesture toward her, after which she goaded him to point the real thing at her. Ferguson was initially released on a $1 million bail but was later taken back into custody for violating bond terms. He was released again on a $2 million bail.
Authorities say they found 47 weapons and over 26,000 rounds of ammunition in Ferguson's home. Despite facing charges, Ferguson continues to draw a salary, as per state law, but cannot hear cases. He has served as a judge for 10 years and started his legal career in 1983. In 2017, he was admonished for inappropriate Facebook activity relating to a judicial candidate. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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