California Judge’s Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks

A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson. The California judge faced charges of shooting and killing his wife at their Anaheim Hills home in 2023. On Monday, the trial was declared a mistrial after jurors reported they were deadlocked and incapable of reaching a unanimous decision regarding Ferguson’s guilt on charges of second-degree murder. This legal development promises to capture significant attention within the legal community, particularly given the professional stature of the accused. Those interested can read more details about the case through Law360.