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Judges and Judiciary,
Criminal

Apr. 17, 2025

Firearms instructor spars with prosecutor in Ferguson murder trial

A firearms instructor who trained Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson disputed claims that Ferguson could have fired one-handed--central to allegations he intentionally shot his wife during a domestic dispute.

Firearms instructor spars with prosecutor in Ferguson murder trial
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson

A firearms instructor who taught Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson took the stand for the prosecution Wednesday--but clashed so frequently with the deputy district attorney that the judge repeatedly had to step in.

Gregory Block, owner of Self-Defense Firearms Training in Huntington Beach, repeatedly raised his voice and argued with Deputy District Attorney Seton B. Hunt over whether Ferguson could have fired one-handed--the method he's accused of using to...

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