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DOJ Files Federal Charge Carrying Possible Death Penalty in Charlotte Train Killing
Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., with 14 prior arrests and diagnosed schizophrenia, faces federal charges after fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train.
- A federal charge carrying the possible death penalty has been filed against Decarlos Brown for the murder of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte train, as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi on September 9, 2025.
- Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was stabbed to death during a random attack on August 22, 2025, by Brown, who has a history of 14 prior arrests, according to reports.
- The attack drew national attention, leading to scrutiny of local officials and calls for accountability regarding the treatment of repeat offenders, particularly highlighted by Zarutska's murder amid ongoing discussions about justice reform.
- Federal investigations are being initiated by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon over potential civil rights violations and the racial implications of Zarutska's murder in the context of local governance policies.
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Feds Charge Iryna Zarutska’s Killer, Death Penalty on the Table - News Addicts
The Justice Department has filed federal charges against the man accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train, opening the door to a possible death penalty sentence. The charges, announced Tuesday, come on top of state murder charges already filed against 34-year-old Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., a homeless […] The post Feds Charge Iryna Zarutska’s Killer, Death Penalty on the Table appear…
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