Murder suspect Iryna Zarutska was released on no-cash bail despite a criminal record

Homeless Man Charged with Murdering Ukrainian Refugee in Charlotte A homeless man has been charged with the tragic murder of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on a train in Charlotte. DeCarlos Brown Jr., aged 34, had been out on cashless bail, having been released with just a written promise to return to court. This decision came […]
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles criticized for insensitive remark about the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska

Charlotte Mayor’s Controversial Comments on Ukrainian Refugee Shooting The Mayor of Charlotte, Vi Lyles, is receiving backlash for her remarks extending compassion toward the individual implicated in the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugees on a city train last month. “This is a heartbreaking situation that highlights the shortcomings of our social safety net and the […]