Jennifer Hudson breaks down during murder trial Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 01:32 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 CHICAGO (AP) — Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson left the witness stand and took a seat in the courtroom before the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and nephew broke for lunch. Prosecutors allege that Balfour killed the victims in a jealous rage because his estranged wife had a new boyfriend.