Hudson family alledged killer pleads Not Guilty - C’mon!

CNN.com reports William Balfour pleads not guilty today to the October killings of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew. Balfour is the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia Hudson.

Balfour was indicted last month on three counts of first-degree murder for the Hudson deaths. He’s been held in the Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet, Illinois, since soon after his arrest in December. Investigators say Balfour shot Darnell Donerson, Jason Hudson, and Julian King after a disagreement with his estranged wife Julia. His next court date is January 27.

Hudson competed on the third season of singing competition “American Idol” in 2004, becoming one of the top seven contestants before her elimination. After being eliminated she went on to win best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in the 2006 film version of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls.” Hudson has not performed in public since the deaths, but the National Football League announced that she will perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl.