January 20, 2009 – 2:23 pm
William Balfour, the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew in Chicago, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and home invasion.
The former felon — who said nothing but nodded to friends and family in the courtroom — entered his plea at Cook County Criminal Court in Chicago this morning.
He [...]
December 1, 2008 – 5:38 pm
William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law, has been arrested in Illinois in the deaths of the Oscar winner’s mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
The 27-year-old suspect was arrested today at a prison where he was being held on a parole violation.
Hoping this news brings the slightest peace of mind to J.Hud and her family.
November 10, 2008 – 2:54 pm
William Balfour was denied parole from jail after being questioned in the killings of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, after a witness reported seeing him with a gun similar to the one used in the murders.
He’d normally be released at this time if charges aren’t laid, but after a 35-minute hearing, a parole review [...]