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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

Orange County Judge Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Shooting After Tumultuous Retrial

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Santa Ana, Calif. — In a stunning conclusion to a high-profile retrial, Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson was convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of his wife after an emotionally charged courtroom battle. The verdict was reached on Tuesday, as shocked family members and onlookers absorbed the gravity of the decision in a silent courtroom. The 74-year-old judge was found guilty of murdering his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, on August 3, 2023, at their Anaheim Hills home following a dispute exacerbated by alcohol consumption. The jury, after deliberating for a total of … Read more

Utah Judge Strikes Down School Choice Law, State Officials Vow to Fight Ruling

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A decision by a Utah judge has put a major educational reform into question, ruling the recently passed school choice program unconstitutional, setting the stage for an appeal by state leaders who championed it. The move challenges a bill that sought to provide state-funded scholarships to students attending private schools. The judge’s ruling, issued on Monday, throws a wrench into the state’s aim to broaden education options beyond public schooling, advocating for parents’ freedom to choose the best educational settings for their children. Critics of the bill, however, have celebrated … Read more

NYC Judge Blocks Rikers Island Collaboration With Federal Immigration Agents Amid Legal and Political Turmoil

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NEW YORK — A state judge has issued a temporary order preventing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration officials to set up operations at the Rikers Island jail complex. The directive was handed down Monday by Judge Mary Rosado, who scheduled a hearing for later this week to further assess the situation. The lawsuit prompting Rosado’s decision was filed by the New York City Council following an April 8 executive order from Mayor Adams. The order would have permitted federal law enforcement and immigration agents to maintain an office at Rikers, … Read more