California Judge Accused of Murdering Wife During Argument

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of the Orange County Superior Court is on trial for the fatal shooting of his wife, Sheryl, during a drunken argument on August 3, 2023. Prosecutors claim the judge pulled a gun from his ankle holster and shot her after she challenged him to point a real gun at her while they were watching 'Breaking Bad' at home. Ferguson, 74, admitted to police, 'I killed her. I did it,' and sent a text saying, 'I just lost it. I just shot my wife.' His defense argues the shooting was accidental, asserting that Ferguson did not intend to pull the trigger. The trial is drawing attention as bodycam footage was shown to jurors, revealing his admission after the incident. If convicted of murder, Ferguson faces a potential life sentence.