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Jun. 23, 2025

Veteran Orange County prosecutor to retire following conviction of judge

Senior Deputy District Attorney Seton Hunt prosecuted some of Orange County's most high-profile murder cases, including the recent conviction of former Judge Jeffrey Ferguson. He is taking a job in the Riverside County DA's office.

Veteran Orange County prosecutor to retire following conviction of judge
Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney Seton Hunt

Senior Deputy District Attorney Seton Hunt, who prosecuted some of Orange County's recently high-profile criminal cases, will retire next month after more than two decades of public service.

Hunt's departure follows his most recent courtroom success: the conviction of former Superior Court Judge Jeffrey M. Ferguson in the drunken shooting death of his wife, Sheryl Ferguson.

A private individual who has kept a low profile outside the courtroom, Hunt said he is step...

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