Jennifer Hudson family murder trial may be televised

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The tragic 2008 murder of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew is finally going to trial, but could it be coming to a TV screen near you?

After the Illinois Supreme Court decided that cameras and microphones can be allowed in court rooms, many are wondering if this will open the door to televising the Hudson family murder trial.

Proponents argue that allowing cameras in the court room ensures transparency.

“The provisions of this new policy keep discretion in the chief circuit judge and the trial judge to assure that a fair and impartial trial is not compromised, yet affords a closer look at the workings of our court system to the public through the eyes of the electronic news media and news photographers,” Illinois Chief Justice Kilbride said in a statement.

However, others argue that it is insensitive to families.

If the Hudson murder trial is televised it will be sure to garner huge headlines and media coverage. Jennifer Hudson may be called to testify against her former brother-in-law William Balfour, who has been charged with murder.

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