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MELBOURNE, Fla. — The attorney for Anna Kepner’s stepmother acknowledged that her 16-year-old stepson may soon face charges at the state or federal level in connection with the 18-year-old cheerleader’s death aboard a Carnival cruise ship last month.

“We’re not sure what the FBI is going to do,” said Millicent Athanason, attorney for Shauntel Kepner. “Whether he’s going to be charged federally or whether they’re going to turn it over to the state.”

The FBI’s Miami office is leading the investigation and has not publicly identified any suspects or announced any charges.

The remarks came during an emergency custody hearing in an ongoing dispute between Anna’s stepmom and her ex-husband, Thomas Hudson. Both parents, in court filings, have referr

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