Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter criticized Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's excuses for alcohol use, stating his claim about cortisone cream causing a false positive was 'ridiculous.' She concluded that he had indeed consumed alcohol while awaiting trial, which led to the doubling of his bail to $2 million.
Ferguson's attorney said he was uncertain about his client's ability to pay the increased bail. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that the key condition of Ferguson's bail was to abstain from alcohol, which he seemingly violated.
The shooting incident involving Judge Ferguson was described as a tragic accident by his defense attorney, emphasizing that the gunshot wound to his wife was through the chest during a heated argument, witnessed by their son.
To ensure impartiality, Ferguson's criminal case has been assigned to a Los Angeles judge, distancing the trial from potential conflicts of interest within the Orange County judicial system.
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