Man jailed for Hudson family deaths

The man convicted of gunning down the mother, brother and nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson will spend the rest of his life in prison. A Cook County judge gave William Balfour three life sentences. Mr Balfour was convicted earlier this year of...

The man convicted of gunning down the mother, brother and nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson will spend the rest of his life in prison.

A Cook County judge gave William Balfour three life sentences.

Mr Balfour was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder over the 2008 killings. The sentencing came after Circuit Judge Charles Burns denied a request from Mr Balfour for a new trial.

Mr Balfour faced a mandatory life sentence. Illinois does not have the death penalty.

Mr Balfour was married to Ms Hudson’s sister.

Prosecutors contend he shot the family members in a jealous rage because she was dating another man.

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