With jury deadlocked, mistrial declared in case of OC judge who shot and killed his wife
The murder trial of an Orange County judge who pulled a pistol from his ankle holster and fatally shot his wife during an argument at their Anaheim Hills home ended in a mistrial Monday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict despite more than 40 hours of deliberations. Prosecutors said they plan to retry the case.
Case of OC Judge Charged with Murder in Wife’s Death Has Ended in a Mistrial
The case of a Southern California judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
O.C. judge who fatally shot his wife speaks out as potential retrial looms
Ahead of a potential retrial, Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson pleaded his case to television viewers — maintaining that the fatal shooting of his wife was a tragic mishap.
California judge facing re-trial for wife’s murder says death was accidental
After the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday, Jeffrey Ferguson, the man in the center of the legal battle spoke exclusively with NBC Los Angeles on Thursday.
Calif. Judge Accused of Killing Wife Repeats Claims That She Was Killed by Accident After Mistrial Declared: Report
Jurors deliberated for eight days and were split 11 to 1, with just one juror believing Ferguson was not guilty, leading to a mistrial
Man, 19, shot dead by police in Orange County after brandishing weapon at officers
Officers shot and killed a man who lifted his shirt and brandished a weapon at them in Orange County late Saturday, police say. A press release issued by the Fullerton Police Department ...
After mistrial, Orange County judge charged with murder has a new trial date set
An Orange County judge charged with murdering his wife will face a jury once again with a new trial date set for next month, his attorney said Thursday.
Mistake caught man who 'almost got away with' throwing wife overboard on cruise
During his sentencing in 2006, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer wrote in a statement that Kocontes "almost got ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN3d
NBCLA Exclusive: Orange County judge who stood trial for wife's murder speaks out
After the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday, Jeffrey Ferguson, the man in the center of the legal battle spoke exclusively ...
Times Herald-Record on MSN11d
Who are the key figures in the Megan McDonald murder case? Trial details, what to know
In Orange County Court, Edward Holley faces a second-degree murder charge in the 2003 death of Megan McDonald. These are some ...
KUAM News2d
Former Guam teacher trying to meet with 14-year-old arrested in sting
A viral video captured the moment a former CHamoru language teacher from Southern High School was arrested for attempting to ...
Orange County Register3d
Former Stanton councilmember accused of not living in district she represented pleads not guilty
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office on Jan. 17 announced it had charged her with perjury; offering a false or forged document to be filed, registered; filing false nomination papers ...
Crime and Public Safety
The murder trial of an Orange County judge who pulled a pistol from his ankle holster and fatally shot his wife during an ...
Davis Vanguard11d
Judge Slams Orange County Prosecutors for Misconduct, Strikes Special Circumstance Allegation in High-Profile Murder Case
In a scathing ruling, San Diego Superior Court Judge Daniel B. Goldstein condemned the actions of former Orange County ...