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Trump honors Iryna Zarutska, condemns Dems who do not applaud: 'How do you not stand?'
Trump urged Congress to tighten bail laws after the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska by a repeat offender with 14 prior arrests in Charlotte's transit system.
- On Tuesday night in Washington, President Donald Trump spotlighted Anna Zarutska during his State of the Union and said, `Ms. Zarutska, tonight I promise you we will secure justice for your magnificent daughter.`
- On Aug. 22, 2025, Iryna Zarutska, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was killed on a Charlotte light rail in the South End area after fleeing Ukraine in 2022.
- Authorities say DeCarlos Brown Jr., accused, has 14 prior arrests, served five years for armed robbery, and was recently arrested for misuse of 911 in 2025.
- During the address President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars, while North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed `Iryna's Law` restricting cashless bonds and expanding judges' pretrial authority.
- The episode has prompted national scrutiny of criminal-justice and mental-health policies, as Trump blamed `pro-crime` Democrats and falsely said the accused was an immigrant, though Brown is an American citizen.
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Grieving mother of Iryna Zarutska recognized by Trump as case sparks national debate on repeat offenders
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The murder of Iryna Zarutska is once again getting national attention, this time from President Donald Trump. During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, the President acknowledged Iryna’s mother and used the case as an example of repeat offenders being set free due to relaxed policies. Anya [...]
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