Accused Teenage Rapist and Murderer Allowed To Stay Out Of Jail

A Florida judge decided to allow 16-year-old Timothy Hudson, accused of raping and murdering his step-sister Anna Kepner on a cruise ship last fall, to remain free with family members until his scheduled trial this fall. Prosecutors implored the judge to place Hudson in custody, questioning whether it would take a second murder before the judge deemed the teen dangerous.

Ultimately, the judge sided with the defense. See for privacy information.