‘Sick Monster’: North Carolina Dem Slammed For Tone-Deaf Statement On Brutal Murder Of Iryna Zarutska

‘Sick Monster’: North Carolina Dem Slammed For Tone-Deaf Statement On Brutal Murder Of Iryna Zarutska

Two weeks after the brutal murder of 27-year-old Iryna Zarutska, former North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper finally broke his silence — only to face a firestorm of backlash for turning the tragedy into a political flex. Rather than expressing straightforward sympathy or addressing public concerns, Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate and would likely face Republican front-runner Michael Whatley in the general election, issued a campa…

"Outrage Over North Carolina Dems Insensitive Remarks on Iryna Zarutskas Brutal Murder"

Two weeks after the tragic murder of 27-year-old Iryna Zarutska, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper faced significant backlash for his response. Instead of offering condolences or addressing public safety concerns, Cooper, who is currently running for the U.S. Senate, issued a statement that many perceived as self-serving. In his statement, Cooper referred to Zarutska’s ...