In the case of the murder of the Orange County Judge, he was charged in the case of murder in 2023, he was accused of shooting and killing his wife, Associated Press confirmed.
On Monday, the judge declared a violation after the jury could not make a unanimous verdict in the case against the referee of Senior Court Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, who was charged with shooting and killing his wife Sheryl Ferguson in Their home Anaheim Hills In August 2023.
The jury discussed more than 40 hours over eight days before finding that they were not able to break the 11-1 downtown on a second-degree murder indictment, the exit reported.
Prosecutors said AP -in planning to try the case.
California judge who allegedly killed his wife still receives nearly $ 250,000 salaries
Judge Ferguson’s lawyer says it was a “accidental shooting”. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, pool)
Orange Todd Spitzer District State Attorney shared a statement with Fox News Digital about the announced trial and said they were disappointed with the outcome, but would continue to review which jury information was presented.
“Justice rests in the hands of 12 foreigners taken from everyday life and gave a huge responsibility for measuring evidence and determining guilt or innocence,” Spitzer said.
“Although we are disappointed with the outcome, we will review the questions that the jury brought together with the facts, as well as a meeting with the victim’s family to make a decision in the coming weeks.
The shooting happened After Ferguson and his wife were arguing at the restaurant, when the two returned home and continued the altercation before pulling out a pistol from the fetrola for the ankles and shot it to the chest, prosecutors claim.
The son of adult couple claimed that his father was drunk at the time of the argument.
Ferguson, who was a prosecutor before becoming a judge in 2015, was initially released with a million dollar guarantee, but now returned to prison after allegedly lied to drink alcohol while waiting for trial.
Orange Jaffrey Ferguson, 72, a senior court judge, was at trial because of his wife’s fatal shooting in their house. (Police Directorate Anaheim)
Ferguson declared that he was not guilty but say prosecutors He confessed to the murder When sending messages with his court clerk and executor.
“I just shot my wife. I won’t be tomorrow. I’ll be in custody. I’m so sorry,” Ferguson wrote allegedly.
Prosecutors say Ferguson drank and shot her intentionally during the altercation, while Ferguson claims that the gun accidentally left while he was pulled out of his holster.
Authorities found 47 weapons in the house and over 26,000 rounds of ammunition, which are law -owned.
Prosecutors say Ferguson drank and shot her intentionally during the altercation, while Ferguson claims that the gun accidentally left while he was pulled out of his holster. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, Larry Rosen via AP)
Judge lawyer told the socket that he hoped that there could be an agreement with the prosecutors because of Ferguson’s age and the support he received from his wife and son of his married couple.
“I think the evidence shows that there was never been intentionally to kill anyone intentionally,” Cameron Talley told reporters, adding that Ferguson’s life was already destroyed, and he was still sad about the loss of his wife.
Larry Rosen, Brother Sheryl Ferguson, told reporters that he was pleased with the outcome and did not believe that the murder was murder, adding that he and his brothers considered the shooting of the accident, and he would want the prosecutors to reach a contract with Ferguson.
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“For me, it shows that the jury, at least to some extent, is as conflicted as I am,” Rosen said. “I just don’t think murder is a real call. I really don’t know.”
Hearing Set a new trial date It is scheduled for Thursday.
Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion and Associated Press contributed to this report.
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