Jeffrey Ferguson, a Southern California judge, is on trial for the murder of his wife. He testified that he accidentally shot her during an argument about financial support provided to his son from a previous marriage. Prosecutors claim Ferguson had been drinking before the incident and intentionally shot his wife after she taunted him. Ferguson admitted to being an alcoholic and stated that he did not mean to kill his wife. The trial has included footage from police cameras and Ferguson’s emotional responses after the shooting. Authorities found numerous weapons and ammunition in Ferguson’s home, where the incident occurred. Ferguson was initially released on bail but later re-arrested for violating bail conditions related to alcohol consumption. Despite the charges, Ferguson continues to draw a salary as a judge but is not hearing cases. He has an extensive legal background, having worked in the district attorney’s office and won awards for his work on narcotics cases. Ferguson faced previous disciplinary action for inappropriate social media activity and connections with attorneys appearing before him. The trial has garnered attention in the legal community in Orange County, with the judge testifying in his own defense about the events leading up to the shooting.
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