A bombshell dropped in court Friday, when the prosecution threw down a stunning new twist today at the trial of William Balfour, who's charged with murdering three of Jennifer Hudson's relatives. One
A bombshell dropped in court Friday, when the prosecution threw down a stunning new twist today at the trial of William Balfour, who's charged with murdering three of Jennifer Hudson's relatives.
A judge in Chicago has released the 911 tape of the call Jennifer Hudson's sister made after finding their mother's body. Moments after finding her mother's body, the sister of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer
A judge in Chicago has released the 911 tape of the call Jennifer Hudson's sister made after finding their mother's body.
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:38 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:38:19 GMT
Testimony continues in the trial of the man accused of killing members of actress Jennifer Hudson's family. Chicago Police forensic investigator Raymond Jaster testified Monday that 7-year-old Julian
A witness in the trial of the man accused of killing members of actress Jennifer Hudson's family says he saw the defendant spying on the Hudson family's home in the summer before the murders.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-05-09 19:13:56 GMT
The man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family appeared to cry at his trial Wednesday when prosecutors displayed graphic photographs of the youngest victim, Hudson's 7-year-old nephew.
The man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family appeared to cry at his trial Wednesday when prosecutors displayed graphic photographs of the youngest victim, Hudson's 7-year-old nephew.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 10:54 AM EDT2012-04-18 14:54:23 GMT
The trial of William Balfour starts next Monday for the murder of three of Jennifer Hudson's family members. We've learned Balfour has been busy with other court proceedings: His divorce from Hudson's sister Julia.
Wednesday, April 18 2012 10:51 AM EDT2012-04-18 14:51:24 GMT
Cook County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that the upcoming trial against the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family will be open to the public, but spectators will be required to register for a seat in advance.
Tuesday, April 10 2012 8:09 PM EDT2012-04-11 00:09:29 GMT
A high profile crime case is taking center stage in Chicago. Jury selection resumes in the trial of a man accused of killing the mother, brother, and nephew of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:54:40 GMT
A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:46:42 GMT
Nine Lafayette Elementary parents and students have occupied a Lafayette Elementary school classroom, in a sit-in style protest against the school's closing.
Nine Lafayette Elementary parents and students have occupied a Lafayette Elementary school classroom, in a sit-in style protest against the school's closing.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:54:41 GMT
Nine students at a Near North Side bilingual public elementary school were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a student accidentally discharged pepper spray.
Nine students at a Near North Side bilingual public elementary school were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a student accidentally discharged pepper spray.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:27:06 GMT
Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese.
Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Cook County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that the upcoming trial against the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's family will be open to the public, but spectators will be required to register for a seat in advance.
The seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and those interested are required to register for a seat the day before they wish to attend the trial.
Members of the general public must also be 16 years of age or older. They must sign up in person at the lobby of the Criminal Courthouse, registering their name with a court deputy between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m on Friday, April 20.
Spectators are required to present a valid photo ID at registration and must arrive an hour prior to court starting to provide enough time to pass through security and complete the check-in process outside the courtroom.
Spectators will not be allowed to bring cell phones, bags, packages, coats, purses, or boxes of any kind into the courtroom. Clothing with prejudicial or inflammatory logos will also not be tolerated, and anyone being disruptive will be removed from the courtroom immediately.
Any violations to the regulations may result in the violator being held in contempt of court, and they could receive a fine according to Illinois civil and criminal law.
William Balfour was charged in the 2008 deaths of actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and 7-year-old nephew. The trial is set for Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse.
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