The jury began deliberations regarding Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, who is on trial for murdering his wife following an argument over finances. Ferguson claims the shooting was accidental, while the prosecution argues it was intentional. Both sides agree that tensions escalated throughout the evening, fueled by alcohol. A finger-gun gesture made by Ferguson became a point of contention, suggesting aggression to the prosecution, but as playful banter to the defense. Deliberations are ongoing, with the jury set to reconvene.
The prosecution described it as a threatening motion, while the defense contended it was his way to indicate that the wife had won the argument.
There was no dispute that Judge Ferguson was drinking alcohol at home and at the restaurant, and was drunk by the time they were watching television.
The jury must choose between finding Judge Jeffrey Ferguson guilty of second-degree murder or a lesser count of voluntary manslaughter, or acquitting him entirely of any criminal charges.
Ferguson testified that his wife actually said something like Why don't you put the real gun away from me and then made her own finger gun motion at him.
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