Accidental

California Judge on Trial for Wife’s Murder Claims Shooting Was Accidental During Emotional Testimony

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A high-profile murder trial involving a Southern California judge has captured widespread attention as the accused took the stand in his own defense on Monday. Jeffrey Ferguson, a 74-year-old Orange County Superior Court Judge, faced intense scrutiny as he recounted the tragic incident in which he shot his wife, Sheryl, claiming it was an inadvertent discharge during an argument. Ferguson, who has served on the bench for over a decade but is currently suspended, conveyed to the court that the shooting occurred accidentally as he was handling a firearm he usually … Read more

Judge Testifies ‘Accidental’ Shooting in Wife’s Death During Tense Argument

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Santa Ana, California — Orange County Superior Judge Jeffrey Ferguson took the witness stand on Monday, testifying in his own defense during the ongoing trial concerning the fatal shooting of his wife. Ferguson, 74, faces murder charges, emphasized by allegations related to discharging and personally using a firearm in the August incident. During his emotional testimony, Ferguson maintained that the shooting of his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl, was accidental, occurring amid a heated argument about financial support given to his son from a previous marriage. The argument, according to Ferguson, revolved around his financial assistance to … Read more

Federal Court Rejects New Trial for Sig Sauer, Upholds $2.35 Million Verdict in Accidental Discharge Case

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Atlanta, GA — A federal judge in Atlanta recently denied firearm manufacturer Sig Sauer’s motion for a new trial, upholding a June jury verdict that awarded $2.35 million in damages to a Georgia man injured by his Sig Sauer P320 pistol. The weapon discharged while holstered, without any user intervention, severely wounding the plaintiff, Robert Lang. Attorneys Robert Zimmerman and Ryan Hurd from Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, who represented Lang, argued the firearm was inherently defective. The trial, which lasted nearly two weeks, highlighted these issues under the case name Lang v. Sig Sauer, 1:21-cv-04196, in … Read more

Judge’s Apartment Riddled with Bullet Holes; Controversial Neighbor Admits to Accidental Shooting

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New York, NY — An incident involving a Manhattan judge has triggered an investigation after bullet holes were discovered in her apartment, sparking concerns over potential threats against judiciary members. Judge Valentina Morales, known for her lenient rulings, stumbled upon the unsettling damage in her home on July 31, not long after a gunshot incident occurred while she was away. Morales promptly reported the discovery to the Office of Court Administration, bypassing local police to inform an agency that provides administrative support and supervision to state-level courts. The following day, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s … Read more