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Day 7 of Hudson murder trial

May. 2, 2012
The drug dealings of actress Jennifer Hudson’s late brother is again in the spotlight in a Chicago murder trial.

Judge releases Jennifer Hudson's sister's 911 call

Apr. 30, 2012
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.

Request at Hudson murders trial for 911 tape

Apr. 27, 2012
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

Witness: Hudson killings suspect made threats

Apr. 27, 2012
Testimony continues in the trial in Chicago of a man accused of killing three relatives of Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson.Jurors heard Thursday from Robbin Myers, who testified William Balfour came to a birthday party at his home in August 2008 and "went on a rant."

Jennifer Hudson, sister take the stand in family murder trial

Apr. 24, 2012
In the first day of the trial, Julia Hudson told the jury that she didn’t believe her then-husband meant it when he threatened to kill her.

Questionnaires for would-be Hudson jurors

Apr. 5, 2012
Potential jurors will start filling out questionnaires that'll help determine if they're fit to sit in judgment of a man accused in the 2008 slayings of celebrity Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.At least 100 people are expected to pick up forms Thursday.

Grammy artists remember Whitney Houston

Feb. 12, 2012
The Grammys got under way on Sunday, with the Recording Academy trying to focus on music's biggest night after of the death of one of music's biggest names — Whitney Houston.Houston died on the eve of the Grammys at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was preparing to attend a pre-Grammy party.
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