The retrial of Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, accused of killing his wife, Sheryl, during an argument, is underway following a previous deadlocked jury. The prosecution asserts that Ferguson, who was intoxicated, shot his wife after she mocked him. The defense claims it was an accident while attempting to place the gun on a table. The jurors must decide between second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, or acquittal. The previous trial resulted in an 11 to 1 deadlock favoring second-degree murder, complicating the current proceedings.
"The prosecution alleges that an inebriated Ferguson was angered at his wife, Sheryl, mocking him and pulled out a Glock .40-caliber pistol he carried at nearly all times in an ankle holster and shot her..."
"Ferguson described fumbling the firearm after his shoulder gave out while he was trying to take the firearm out of his ankle holster..."
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