Judge Delays Timothy Hudson Murder Trial to Nov. 2, 2026 as Defense Seeks More Time
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 26
Judge Delays Timothy Hudson Murder Trial to Nov. 2, 2026 as Defense Seeks More Time
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 26
Summary
U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom moved Timothy Hudson’s federal trial from September to the two-week period starting Nov. 2, 2026, granting an unopposed defense request.
An Aug. 24 filing said Hudson’s lawyers need more time to investigate issues that could affect how the case is resolved, citing the seriousness of the charges, his juvenile status and a strained family dynamic.
Oct. 23 is now the plea-agreement deadline, though Hudson’s attorney said the defense is not yet ready to comment on any possible deal; a calendar call is set for Oct. 27 in Miami.
Hudson, 16 at the time of Anna Kepner’s November 2025 death aboard the Carnival Horizon, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse after prosecutors said CCTV and phone data placed him with her before her body was found.