JENNIFER HUDSON WILL BE AT THE TRAIL OF HER FAMILY MURDER

As hard as this must be, Jennifer Hudson will brave strength and courage to make sure the man who murdered her family gets the punishment that fits the crime.  

The trial of William Balfour the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew 3 years ago  is scheduled to begin in a Chicago courtroom Monday, and the Oscar winner was expected to attend some of the proceedings.


Former O.J. Simpson attorney Gerald Uelmen told the AP Hudson should keep a calm, stoic demeanor when she’s in attendance, lest there could be serious complications in the legal process.

"Jurors may be watching her rather than testifying witnesses, and they could be influenced by how she reacts," Uelmen said. "She would be well advised not to engage in any facial expressions or outbursts. That could be grounds for a mistrial."

The jurors will submit their responses to lawyers for the prosecution and defense, and Cook County Judge Charles Burns, who’s mandated their names remain under wraps until a verdict is made official.



Balfour faces counts of murder, aggravated kidnapping and home invasion in the October 24, 2008 deaths of Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57; Jason Hudson, 29; and Julian King, 7.


Opening statements in the case commence April 23.  Read More