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VOA NEWS: JENNIFER HUDSON PLANS PRIVATE FUNERAL FOR SLAIN FAMILY MEMBERS; JACKSONS WORKING ON REUNION TOUR

Article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News Article date: November 03, 2008

The Voice of America issued the following story:

By Mary Morningstar

Jacksons Plan Reunion Tour

On October 29, Jermaine Jackson told the Australian Associated Press that a Jackson 5 reunion tour is in the works for 2009. He said both Michael and Janet Jackson would take part in the outing. Michael corrected that statement the following day by saying, "My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we've certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them. I am now in the studio developing new and exciting projects that I look ...

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Hudson's Nephew Dead, Cops Confirm

Posted Oct 27, 08 5:36 PM CDT in US,  Arts & Living,  Gossip,  Crime & Courts 

Hudson's Nephew Dead, Cops Confirm
Source: AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

(Newser) – The body of a boy found in an SUV today is that of Julian King, police tell the Chicago Tribune. Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew was shot multiple times, probably inside the vehicle, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Police are still holding King's stepfather, William Balfour, who is considered the prime suspect in the killing. He has already lied once under questioning, and his girlfriend has contradicted his alibi.

More about:  Chicago • shooting • Jennifer Hudson • Julian King

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Test Confirms Hudson Murder Weapon

Handgun was reported stolen by owner in Michigan

Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Sun-Times Nov 1, 08 3:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Police have confirmed that a gun found in a vacant lot was used to kill Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Investigators are now working to tie the .45 caliber handgun and other evidence to suspect William Balfour and to trace how the gun, reported stolen in Michigan, made its way to Chicago. More »

More about:  murder • Chicago • Jennifer Hudson • handgun • Julian King • William Balfour • South Side

 Hudson Launches Victims' Fund

Creates foundation in honor of slain family

People People Oct 31, 08 3:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Singer Jennifer Hudson, whose mother, brother and nephew were brutally murdered last weekend, has set up a foundation in honor of her three slain family members. The Hudson-King foundation will offer food, shelter, and clothing, as well as counseling for families who have lost relatives to a violent crime, People reports. The announcement came after a prayer vigil in a Chicago church. More »

More about:  murder • Chicago • Jennifer Hudson • Julian King • South Side • Jason Hudson • Dreamgirls

 Cops:
 Hudson Slay Suspect Had Help 

Car movements indicate involvement of other drivers

Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Oct 29, 08 9:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - If William Balfour killed Jennifer Hudson’s family as police suspect, he probably had help, law-enforcement sources tell the Chicago Tribune. Witnesses place Balfour on the Hudsons’ block at 7am, driving his teal Chrysler. But the car later turned up a mile away at Robeson High School. Security cameras show an unidentified person leaving the car at 12:30. But Balfour was on the West Side at that time, according to his girlfriend and cell phone records. More »

More about:  murder • crime • Chicago • Jennifer Hudson • Julian King • William Balfour

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HUDSON BOY 'CUT UP'.(News) (The Mirror (London, England))

OSTERIA DI LUCCA OFFERS A BROAD MENU, LOVELY SETTING.(RHYTHM)(I'LL HAVE WHAT... (Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI))

Let our boy go; (1) Missing: Seven-year-old Julian King (2) Appeal: Jennifer... (The Daily Mail (London, England))

Let our boy go; (1) Murder suspect: William Balfour (2) Appeal: Jennifer Hudson... (The Daily Mail (London, England))

So, just who's playing the race card? (Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.)

HUDSON'S AGONY AS COPS FIND BOY'S BODY; Nephew on back seat of car.(News) (The Mirror (London, England))

Actress offers $100,000 reward for missing 7-year-old nephew.(Front) (The Virginian Pilot)

Film star's nephew, aged seven, shot dead.(News) (The Journal (Newcastle, England))

JENNIFER HUDSON MOURNS MUM, BROTHER'S TRAGIC DEATH (The Hindustan Times)


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