William Balfour Indicted By Grand Jury For Hudson Family Murders

Defense attorney says Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law has been charged because he 'was the convenient person to go to.' By Jocelyn Vena William Balfour (file) Photo: Newscom/Illinois Department of Corrections William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson 's estranged brother-in-law, was indicted on three counts of murder on Tuesday, CNN reported. Earlier this month, Balfour was denied bail after being charged with the murders (and one count of home invasion) of the Oscar winner's brother, Jason Hudson; mother, Darnell Donerson; and nephew, Julian King, in October. No new charges were brought up on Tuesday, but a grand jury must indict the defendant before the case can go to trial, a Cook County state's attorney's office spokesperson explained to The Associated Press. Balfour denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty. Defense attorney Joshua Kutnick has argued that there is no forensic evidence to tie him to the crimes. Balfour appeared in court for the ... (link)