Court Allows 16-Year-Old Charged in Cruise Ship Death to Remain Free
A Florida judge ruled that Timothy Hudson, 16, charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise Ship last year, can stay with his family pending further proceedings. The decision follows his arrest and formal charges.
winnipegfreepress.comA Florida court ruled that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship last year, may remain free with his family while the case proceeds. The charges stem from an incident that occurred during a family vacation on the ship.
Hudson faces counts related to sexual assault and homicide in connection with Kepner's death.
No trial date has been announced. The court did not release further details on conditions of release or next steps in the proceedings.
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