"California Judge Charged with Murder Allegedly Admits to Shooting Wife in Texts to Court Staff"

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"California Judge Charged with Murder Allegedly Admits to Shooting Wife in Texts to Court Staff"
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California judge Jeffrey Ferguson has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his wife during an argument. Prosecutors claim that Ferguson texted his court clerk and bailiff, confessing to the shooting. A search of his home revealed 47 weapons and over 26,000 rounds of ammunition, with one pistol believed to be the murder weapon. The shooting occurred after an argument at a restaurant, where Ferguson allegedly made a threatening gesture with a gun. Ferguson's attorneys claim it was an accident, while prosecutors are seeking new bail conditions, including surrendering his passport and wearing an ankle monitor.

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