Federal Judge To Reconsider Release Of Teen In Cruise Ship Killing
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a federal court in Miami will hold a detention hearing for Timothy Hudson under the Bail Reform Act in the cruise-ship killing of his stepsister.[1]
Hudson is charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the November 2025 death of 18-year-old stepsister Anna Kepner on the Carnival Horizon as it sailed toward Miami.[1]
Hudson was previously released to a family member under a juvenile release order, but prosecutors now say he is a danger and a flight risk and should be detained pending trial.[1] Defense lawyers oppose immediate detention and say Hudson should remain free while a judge decides or refers the matter to the court that signed his juvenile release.[1]
If the judge orders detention, U.S. Marshals could take Hudson into custody immediately.[1]
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- On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a federal court in Miami will hold a detention hearing for defendant Timothy Hudson under the Bail Reform Act.
- Hudson is charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the November 2025 death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on the Carnival Horizon while it traveled toward Miami.
- He was previously released to a family member under a juvenile release order, but prosecutors now argue he is a danger and flight risk and should be held in pretrial detention.
- Defense lawyers oppose immediate detention and argue he should remain free pending a decision or referral to the original release judge; if detained, U.S. Marshals could take him into custody immediately.
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