Argument

Tragic Turn of Events: Married Man Ends Life After Shooting Woman Friend During Heated Argument in Kota

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KOTA, India — A tragic incident late Friday night left a married man dead and a woman critically injured following a heated altercation. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m. near the Mukundra Hills tiger reserve forest office when Karan Gurjar, 32, and his friend, Purva Sharma, 29, were riding a scooter together, police said. Authorities reported that a dispute between the two escalated rapidly. In an act of violence, Gurjar allegedly shot Sharma in the back of her head. Believing she had died, he then turned the weapon on himself, resulting in his death at … Read more

California Judge Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death After Family Argument Escalates

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Santa Ana, Calif. — A California Superior Court judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson. This verdict, delivered by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, marks a significant turn in a case that has captured the attention of both the legal community and the public. The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 3, 2023, when Ferguson and his wife reportedly argued over family finances while dining at a local Mexican restaurant. The altercation escalated at their home during a viewing of the … Read more

Closing Arguments Set in Retrial of Orange County Judge Accused of Murdering Wife During Argument

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Santa Ana, Calif. — Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the retrial of Jeffrey Ferguson, a 74-year-old former Orange County judge, who is facing charges of fatally shooting his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl Ferguson, during a heated argument at their home on Aug. 3, 2023. The case, which has captured local attention due to Ferguson’s previous role in law enforcement, revisits complex issues involving firearms and domestic disputes. Ferguson’s defense hinges on his assertion that the shooting was accidental. He claimed that he was trying to place the gun on a cluttered coffee table when … Read more

Man Uses AI Avatar for Court Argument Without Disclosure, Sparking Legal and Ethical Debate

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In a groundbreaking case that could redefine the intersection of technology and law, Jerome Dewald was seen using an AI-generated avatar to argue his case remotely in front of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division in March 2025. Representing himself in an employment dispute, Dewald used a digital counterpart created through a San Francisco-based tech product to deliver his legal arguments, a method he believed would offer a clearer and more polished presentation than he could achieve on his own. The judges, however, were caught off guard upon discovering the avatar’s use during … Read more