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The drug dealings of actress Jennifer Hudson’s late brother is again in the spotlight in a Chicago murder trial.

Experts say gunshot residue was found in the suspect's car, and a neighbor says the alleged shooter wanted her to provide an alibi, testimony revealed Wednesday.

A judge in Chicago released the tape after a request by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times Media and The Associated Press. The tape was played in open court last week during the trial of William Balfour, who is accused of killing the actress' mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Proceedings at the trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family have started with media organizations asking for 911 recording played in court by prosecutors earlier this week. In the two-minute recording, the star's sister is heard screaming about finding he