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Timothy Hudson, accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is back in federal custody after a judge revoked his pretrial release — now that he’s being tried as an adult. Ordered to surrender to U.S. Marshals in Tampa, Hudson had previously been allowed to stay with his uncle under electronic monitoring, but prosecutors pushed for detention once the case moved to adult court. The judge agreed Hudson should be treated as an adult, though he’ll be held in a juvenile facility. The government argued no conditions could ensure community safety, while Hudson pleads not guilty to murder and aggravated sexual abuse — his legal team remains silent. The case landed in federal court because the crime occurred in international waters, with the victim’s body found hidden under a bed she shared with Hudson and another teen. Autopsy results show she died from mechanical asphyxia after being pinned down and raped — prosecutors say it likely took minutes. They also claim Hudson poses a high flight risk given the potential life sentence. The victim’s father says he trusts the justice system during this painful ordeal.

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