Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial Update (THE PEOPLE VS. WILLIAM BALFOUR)

May 8, 2012 By Ladyglen CHICAGO - On Monday, May 7, 2012 of the trial, the prosecution started the day by calling Quincy Brown (brought in to testify from prison, dressed in an orange jumpsuit). Brown testified that he met the defendant Balfour, in the summer of 2008. He stated that he became close friends with Balfour, whom he called "Flex." Brown testified that Balfour always called Julia Hudson a derogatory name. He stated that he heard Balfour threaten to kill Julia "around two times." The first time in late July. He testified that Balfour told him "how he’ll kill that fat bitch." The second time, Brown testified, was "a couple weeks before the murders." Brown stated "he said he loved her but, he didn’t like being played with." He testified that Balfour called Jason Hudson "that bitch ass wimp." Brown said he told Balfour, "you shouldn’t worry about that. We’re with females too." Brown testified that on October 24, 2008, at 3:58 p.m., his phone rang and it was "Flex." Brown stated that Balfour told him he was having car problems. Brown stated, he told Balfour what to do but, Balfour insisted he meet him at 71st and Vincennes. Brown testified that Balfour was in a "panic." A "rush." Brown testified that at 4:02 p.m., he received another call from Balfour asking, "How long will it take you to get here?" He testified that in the middle of the call, Balfour clicked over. When he came back on the line, Balfour told him that, "his wife was on the phone and the police were with her." He testified that Balfour said his wife was asking him, "why did you kill them?" Brown testified that when he asked Balfour why would she say that, Balfour answered, "Cuz I got into it with that bitch ass nigger." (referring to Jason... To read complete article go to: Ladyglen Chicagostyle On-line Magazine: http://www.ladyglenchicagostyle.com/News_related_articles.html

Update In The Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Case Trial

January 19, 2012
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles P. Burns. The defense informed the court that they needed time to file three (3) motions including a motion to inspect all photographic and physical evidence.

The prosecution informed the court that they have listed and will call Jennifer Hudson as a witness for the prosecution stating "she has knowledge of the suspect, grew up with the suspect and is his sister-in-law." A request by the defense to meet with and question Jennifer Hudson was granted.

The prosecution informed the court that they were ready for trial while the defense stated that they were not prepared for trial. Judge Charles P. Burns noted that the case was "two and a half" (2 ½) years old and set a trial date for April 23, 2012 with jury selections to begin on April 9, 2012. Defense attorney (public defender), Amy Thompson vehemently argued against the trial date stating that they were not prepared to go to trial within the time frame set to no avail.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Case Trial Update

August 17, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing. It was revealed in court that a glass and other items found in the "SUV" where the child (Julian King) was found had been tested.

The defense informed the court that the prosecution just informed them of an expert witness today and they demanded the name of the prosecution’s expert witness and asked for a continuance to investigate the expert witness. A continuance was granted to two (2) weeks from today.

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