Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 3, 2025
The true scandal isn't just the shooting - it's the judge's daily drinking
Judge Jeffrey Ferguson's killing of his wife is horrific, but more shocking is the fact that for years he presided over cases while chronically intoxicated, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the justice system.





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The killing of Sheryl Ferguson at the hands of her husband, Orange County
Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, is a shocking crime - but it's not the
most appalling revelation of this case. What truly demands outrage for lawyers
is the revelation that Ferguson - a sitting judge - was a hopeless, functioning
alcoholic who drank daily, kept booze in his chambers, and consumed alcohol
during lunch and work hours.
For years this man sat in jud...
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