Jennifer Hudson Family Murders (Case Update)

July 28, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the Hudson Family murders) appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles P. Burns. Today’s hearing opened with the judge and both parties immediately convening to the judges chambers for the first ten minutes of the hearing. Afterwards, the judge and both parties returned to open court to continue with the status hearing. It was stated in open court that "additional forensic testing" was being conducted and a continuance was needed because of said testing. The judge granted a three (3) week continuance "by agreement" of both parties at which time it will be determined if the "additional forensic testing" is relevant to the case.

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Exclusive: Update in the Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial

June 10, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court yesterday for a status before judge Charles P. Burns. The defense (public defenders) informed the court that they had received all discovery from the state. The defense also stated that they were working with an expert and were waiting for a report from said expert and needed additional time while waiting for the report.

It was revealed in court that there were no "eye witnesses" to the crime. The defense also informed the court that they had received the names of two (2) new witnesses and needed a continuance to continue conducting discovery.

A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties however, the judge reiterated that he would like to set a trial date for "late summer" for the case is "getting cold."

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