In a recent interview with CNN 's Piers Morgan , Hudson reflected on the life of her mother , Darnell Donerson . ` NEW : 12 jurors were selected by Monday morning ; Nine total are needed , plus 12 alternates . William Balfour is accused of fatally shooting Hudson 's mother , brother and nephew . Balfour , the estranged husband of Hudson 's sister , has denied the charges . Opening arguments are set for April 23 , and the trial may April 23 , the judge says .
NEW : 12 jurors were selected by Monday morning ; Nine total are needed , plus 12 alternates . William Balfour is accused of fatally shooting Hudson 's mother , brother and nephew . Balfour , the estranged husband of Hudson 's sister , has denied the charges . Opening arguments are set for April 23 , and the trial may April 23 , the judge says .