Jeffrey Ferguson, a veteran Orange County Superior Court judge, was convicted of second-degree murder for killing his wife, Sheryl, during a heated argument in 2023. The jury deliberated for eight hours before delivering the verdict. Ferguson, 74, faces a potential sentence of 40 years to life in prison. Following the verdict, he embraced his son, Phillip, before being taken into custody. The District Attorney remarked on the tragic fallout of Ferguson's actions, highlighting the loss of family and reputation.
I just lost it. I shot my wife. I won't be in tomorrow. I will be in custody. I'm so sorry.
He lost his wife, he lost his son, his family, the respect of the bench, of the legal community. There are no winners here.
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