American Idol Lawyer: Jennifer Hudson's fame influenced jury of her family's murderer 06/09/2012 Lawyers for the Chicago man convicted of killing actress Jennifer Hudson's family asked for a new trial, saying her fame had a "prejudicial effect" on the jury. Read More RELATED NEWS Jennifer Hudson celebrates 100th episode of 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' with John LegendTina Knowles quits Instagram after Jennifer Hudson gaffe'American Idol' Season 3 contestant John Stevens hit by van and suffered fractured skull TAGS: Jennifer Hudson