US Judge Rules 16-Year-Old Will Face Adult Charges for Cruise Ship Murder
Federal Prosecution of Minors for Maritime Crimes·April 13 – April 21, 2026
13 days ago
US Judge Rules 16-Year-Old Will Face Adult Charges for Cruise Ship Murder
A US District Judge ruled that 16-year-old Timothy Hudson will be tried as an adult for the murder and sexual assault of his stepsister. The crimes allegedly occurred on a Carnival Cruise ship. Federal prosecutors expect to use DNA evidence against Hudson during the trial.
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20 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Florida Teenager for Murder and Sexual Abuse on Cruise Ship
A federal grand jury indicted 16-year-old Timothy Hudson for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. The charges follow the death of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship in November. Federal prosecutors charged the teenager after an investigation into the incident that occurred while the ship was at sea. The case was transferred to adult court, which allows for more severe sentencing. The grand jury indictment includes charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. Timothy Hudson now faces these charges as an adult under federal jurisdiction for maritime crimes. The U.S. Justice Department confirmed the charges on Tuesday.
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