A California judge, accused of killing his wife, is still receiving his nearly $250,000 salary while being held behind bars. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, allegedly shot and killed his 65-year-old wife in Anaheim Hills last year. He is facing multiple felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting on August 3, 2023, and is currently held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles County.
Prior to becoming a judge in 2015, Ferguson served as a prosecutor. Despite being initially released on $1 million bail, he was returned to jail after allegedly lying about consuming alcohol while awaiting trial. In 2023, Ferguson earned over $220,000 in salary along with $22,000 in benefits, which continued to be paid to him even after the incident.
