
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southern California judge charged with the murder of his wife took the stand Monday to testify in his own defense, telling the courtroom he accidentally shot her with the gun he carried in an ankle holster. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: California Judge Jeffrey Ferguson testified that he accidentally shot and killed his wife during an argument at home.
Key Points:
The judge murder trial can deepen public doubt about fairness in the courts and add to the cost of running a long criminal case.
The case may remind households and lawmakers about the risks of mixing alcohol and firearms.
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Central figure in the article; testifies in his own defense about the shooting and is the subject of.
The wife of Jeffrey Ferguson and the victim in the shooting that the article centers on.
Jeffrey Ferguson’s son; appears in the family dispute and as a witness to related events.
Judicial oversight body mentioned for its prior admonishment of Ferguson.
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