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NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
North Carolina Republican lawmakers demand removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes for releasing repeat offender Decarlos Brown Jr. on cashless bail before he fatally stabbed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
- North Carolina's legislative leaders are proposing tougher pretrial release laws after the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a train, which has gained national attention and sparked calls for tougher crime policies.
- Senate leader Phil Berger stated, 'We must deliver justice for Iryna and the countless families across our state that have fallen victim', emphasizing the need for legal reform.
- Legislator Hall expressed that the perpetrator should not have been released due to his criminal history and mental health concerns.
- Both Berger and Hall are exploring bipartisan solutions and examining the selection process for magistrates and potential capital punishment reforms.
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