Overview

• Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, at their Anaheim Hills home in August 2023.
• The jury in Ferguson's trial was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial with an 11-1 split favoring a guilty verdict for second-degree murder.
• Ferguson claims the shooting was accidental, citing a shoulder injury and alcohol consumption as contributing factors, while prosecutors argue it was an intentional act fueled by anger and alcohol.
• Sheryl Ferguson's alleged last words, according to the couple's son, were 'He shot me,' while prosecutors presented evidence disputing Ferguson's account of the shooting.
• A hearing to set a new trial date is scheduled for March 20, with the Orange County District Attorney's Office reviewing the case and consulting with the victim's family.