Lawyer Quits in Hudson Murder Case

February 25th, 2009

Jennifer Hudson 

The attorney representing the man charged with killing Jennifer Hudson’s family members has quit, The Chicago Sun-Times reports. Ironically, in recent weeks the judge presiding over the case granted the defendant, William Balfour, the right to move closer to Chicago, so he could be closer to his attorney, Joshua Kutnick. The lawyer did say, however, that he believes that Balfour is innocent of charges that he shot to death the Oscar Award-winning singer’s mother, brother and nephew in their Chicago home in October. Kutnick told the Sun-Times that he cannot afford to take on the load of such a high-profile case by himself. “It’s the kind of case that involves intense hours,” Kutnick said, reportedly after breaking the news to Balfour’s mother. “I was gathering all resources, but I couldn’t finance it.” Following Kutnick’s request, his 27-year-old client was transferred from the Statesville Correctional Center in Joliet, Ill., to the Cook County Jail late last month. The public defender’s office has now appointed a new attorney to his case. Balfour has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion. There is no forensic evidence to tie Balfour to the murders, Kutnick said earlier.

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jfffnn Said on

People please know that Sharonda can’t help herself.I used too be amazed at the stupid shyt she post.Now I read her post just to laugh.



latasha cook Said on

this sharonda person has clearly lost her mind that man definitely isn’t innocent and she’s probably one of the many naive females waiting on her mate to get out of jail for something he supposedly didn’tdo just stop the stupidity for real.



Anji Said on

RACISM….INNOCENT….PRISON…ALREADY….These are words you learn to spell in Elementary School….obviously something you missed out on doing. As for the subject at hand….That lawyer had his hands way to full with this one…My prayers continually goes out to Jennifer and her family.



dc chocolate Said on

I have read most of the responses made on this blog to sharonda. The power that we have as americans, I am not even going to label as african or white because at the end of the day we are all one. We all have to learn to agree to disagree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Who are we as a person to tell another how they should feel about a certain situation. Not sayin that I agree with Sharonda!!! Not at all, I believe that sharonda needs to do more research and evaluate that whole situation. However, it is her opinion and this is mine so who am i or you to judge or name call.



veryliberal Said on

Please people. It’s quite evident that “Sharonda” comes to this site to instigate dissention among us. Please ignore her.



D.Alexander Said on

Judge and ye be judged. God knows how, what, why and who is responsible for this horrible crime and He shall judge them in His own way unless there is repentence and a petition for the Lord to forgive them and allow the Lord to come into their heart. Until the person is brought to trial and ALL evidence is presented, we must assume he is innocent until proven guilty. It is ok to have our own opinions, that is our right as American citizens but don’t be assumptive as if we are sure and know the who, what, why and how in a situation. Let us continue to pray for the Hudson family and that justice prevail. Be blessed and know that He is GOD!



tan Said on

Shoronda, you dont need to comment on anything else until you learn how to SPELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



tan Said on

Sharonda, do your mom know that you are dumb? I bet if she did she would have traded you for a mule.



tyanda Said on

SHARONDA, AINT NOBODY GON EVEN STOOP TO YOUR LEVEL. YOUR COMMENT DOES NOT DESERVE ANY RESPONSE!!!



Miss T Said on

Sharonda how do you know that he didn’t do it, were you there??? Even his attorney knows he did it that’s probably why he quit. The evidence all adds up to him, and he is the only suspect. No murderer should go free and you should be ashamed of yourself. And keep Obama’s name where it dosen’t belong we have the justice system, sweetie.



Dolores Valentine Said on

This is an outrageous ploy to get this criminal off. I believe he had some others with him because of how this has gone down, first finding the mother & brother then days later found the car with the nephews body. If he had nothing to do with it then he knows who did this horrific crime to obtain monies they had nothing to contribute to Ms Hudson’s sucess. He’s still in my mind a questionable charcter with a criminal record of past misdeeds, against society. Fry this guy it’s not desirable to have these kinds of people with these attribute in harming society. Put him in jail & throw away the keys. Do the crime then do the time, alone. This may force him to give up his partners in this misdeed.



cecilenoe Said on

FREE THE VICTIM THEY RACISM KILLED AND SAID THE BROTHER IN LAW DID THAT JUST WAS A BIG BIG LIE.
MORE INVESTIGATION. OBAMA NEED REALLY TO STEP ON THIS PARTICULAR CASE NO BLACK ,MEN WILL KILLED THREE PEOPLE WITHOUT KILLING HIMSELF AFTER THEN MORE INVESTIGATION.
WE NEED WITHNESS ON THIS PARTICULAR CASE ,SOMEONE MIND SEE SOMETHING.THEN CONTINUE TO LOOK… HOPE/.



Beverly Said on

sharonda is stupid.
she sounds ignorant.
my father is in prison and when i visit him
i see EVERY race in there.
so stfu.
and maybe black men should get their *~?% together
than maybe they wouldnt have a problem.
and just because we have a black president does not mean ALL
black ppl should get off scocth free!!!



mk Said on

shut up sharonda fat ass



tashia j Said on

sharonda please learn how to spell. I agree with alot of people that posted a comment about your stupid ass. maybe they need to lock you up so you can spell right please go back to school dumb ass.



mizmax Said on

People…can we all just get along…we all have freedom of speech..we are not all going to agree because we all see things differently.Name calling,and insulting someone has an impact on your characther. The main focus is ..Chicago police has a man in custody,that could go free if they can’t find hard evidence to tie him to these muders.I am concerned that with a tripple muder such as this, detectives can’t find one solid piece of evidence to connect someone with this murder…that is what should be on everyone minds.How is that possible?????What is wrong with this picture????People of Chicago need to stand together and hold the Chicago police detectives accountable….bottom line



Nikki Said on

The point of the matter is,these were people who did nothing to deserve this,noone should have to go through that type pain at the hands of some insecure,coldhearted bastered.Whoever did it will most certainly will not go unscaved,God sees and knows all,He will be your final judge whether you are caught or not.



T Baby from Dallas Said on

Come on guys..Cut her some slack. She is only voicing her opinion. That is what this is about right. Stating your own PERSONAL opinion? Bottom line is that Sharonda is not the one on trial here even though she could stand to invest into some “How To” books. The man is innocent until proven guilty. Lets see whats going to happen.



Jhermanei Said on

Yeah thats just pathetic…there’s no need to feed into ignorance….clearly Miss Sharonda just wants some attention…my praters go out to Miss. Jennifer Hudson…you are trully a strong person and i envy that Mr. William will get what he deserves God will see to that.



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