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California Judge Convicted in Second-Degree Murder of Wife, Faces 40 Years to Life

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Santa Ana, California — A judge from Southern California was convicted on second-degree murder charges in connection to the fatal shooting of his wife during a domestic dispute last year. The verdict concluded a high-profile trial that captured national attention due to the judge’s legal background and the tragic circumstances of the case. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, a respected member of the Orange County Superior Court, faced the jury’s decision after admittedly shooting his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl, during an altercation at their Anaheim Hills residence. Despite claims that the shooting was accidental, the jury found Ferguson … 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

Deliberations to Continue in High-Stakes Bribery Trial of Ex-Senator’s Wife, Nadine Menendez

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NEW YORK — Deliberations will continue this Monday in the federal court case involving Nadine Menendez, accused of participating in a prolonged bribery scandal alongside her husband, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. The allegations suggest that Nadine was deeply involved in corrupt activities spanning five years, contributing to significant legal scrutiny of the couple’s actions. Nadine Menendez, a 58-year-old resident of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, faces these charges in Manhattan, where her trial began following a delay caused by her battle with breast cancer, necessitating surgical intervention last year. Her legal representation, spearheaded by attorney … Read more

New Mexico Court To Decide On Sealing Hackman Estate Records, Citing Privacy After Tragic Deaths of Actor and Wife

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SANTA FE, N.M. – A court in New Mexico is currently deliberating on a request to prevent the release of extensive investigative records connected to the deaths of the famed actor Gene Hackman and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa. This legal appeal, put forth by the couple’s estate, aims to secure the privacy rights endowed by the constitution. Judge Matthew Wilson of Santa Fe has scheduled a hearing for Monday where the plea to withhold videos, photographs, and documents will be evaluated. In advance of this session, the court has temporarily suspended the disclosure of these … Read more