Jury selection resumes in Hudson family murder trial

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Jury selection resumes in Hudson family murder trial

The Associated Press Published Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:44PM EDT

William Balfour, who is charged in the murders of the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar winner and singer Jennifer Hudson, is seen in this booking photo released on April 6, 2012. (Cook County Sheriff's Department)

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CHICAGO - Attorneys have resumed questioning potential jurors for the upcoming Chicago murder trial of the man accused of killing three family members of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson.

Prosecutors and attorneys for 30-year-old William Balfour filled 14 of the 18 jury spots on Monday and were expected to fill the final four spots during Tuesday's session.

Balfour has pleaded not guilty to murdering Hudson's mother, bother and nephew in October 2008 and faces a mandatory life prison sentence if convicted of murdering at least two of the victims.

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