California judge sentenced to 35 years to life for wife’s murder
UPDATE: Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for murdering his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. More
September 17, 2025
Jeffrey Ferguson
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson.
California judge convicted in wife’s shooting death in second trial
After the verdict was read, Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was given a moment to hug his son before he was handcuffed and taken into custody. More
April 23, 2025
Mistrial declared for judge charged in wife’s shooting death
A judge declared a mistrial for Judge Jeffrey Ferguson after a jury could not reach a verdict in his wife's shooting death. More
March 10, 2025
‘I didn’t mean to kill her:’ Judge charged in wife’s murder testifies
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson testified he accidentally shot his wife with the gun he carried in an ankle holster. More
February 25, 2025
California judge faces murder trial in wife’s shooting death
California judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, who allegedly pulled a gun from his ankle holster and fatally shot his wife, will have his day in court. More
February 19, 2025
California judge pleads not guilty to murder in wife’s death
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, charged with killing his wife during an argument while he was drunk, pleaded not guilty to murder Tuesday. More
August 16, 2023
Judge charged with wife’s murder texted court staff, prosecutors say
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, accused in wife's murder, texted his court clerk and bailiff afterward to say he had shot her. More
August 11, 2023