Earthquake Disrupts High-Stakes Retrial of Orange County Judge Accused in Wife’s Death

The retrial of an Orange County judge facing serious allegations took an unexpected pause when a natural event occurred during the proceedings. Accused of fatally shooting his wife during an argument at their home, the judge’s trial proceedings were dramatically interrupted by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake that rattled Southern California. This seismic event temporarily halted opening statements from the defense. For further details, read more about the event’s impact on the trial in the original coverage by Law360.