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Blue City Crime September 16

Congress to hold crime hearing in Charlotte following deadly light rail attack

The House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, this month following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.

Crime September 14

Train stabbing suspect’s family has history of crimes, records show

The Brown family's criminal history spans generations, with the latest case involving Decarlos Brown Jr.'s federal charge for allegedly stabbing a Ukrainian commuter to death.

Donald Trump September 11

Charlotte mayor sidesteps Trump’s death penalty demand in stabbing case

President Trump demanded a quick trial and death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr. after the suspect allegedly killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light-rail system.

North Carolina September 11

Victim of random train stabbing embraced American dream, ‘could have taken the world by storm,’ neighbors say

Charlotte neighbors recall Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska as shy, smart and artistic, leaving behind painted flowers that keep her memory alive.

Politics September 10

NC Republicans lay into Dems over Charlotte murder, crime policies: 'She died because of our complacency'

North Carolina Republicans blamed Democrats' policies for the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, calling for justice system reforms.

North Carolina September 10

Train stabbing suspect makes claims about deadly attack in jailhouse call

Charlotte train killer Decarlos Brown claims government mind control materials made him stab 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in recorded jailhouse phone call.

Media September 10

Charlotte train stabbing sparks fiery debate on CNN panel over crime, justice system

Tuesday's panel on CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip" got into a tense debate about the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte last month.

Sports September 10

Ex-ESPN host calls on NYC mayor to take 'clearly unwell and violent men' off streets after Charlotte stabbing

Former ESPN personality Samantha Ponder called on the New York City mayor to take "clearly unwell and violent men" off the streets after the killing in Charlotte.

Donald Trump September 10

Charlotte train murder front and center in crucial 2026 Senate battle: 'Soft-on-crime policies'

Trump blames former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper for a Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death as Cooper runs for Senate against Trump-backed Michael Whatley.

U.S. September 10

Charlotte train stabbing suspect's brother says killing could have been 'prevented'

Jeremiah, who has the same father as Decarlos Brown Jr., opined to the New York Post that the murder could have been "prevented."

Homicide September 10

Iryna Zarutska's family demands justice in first statement since 'horrific' stabbing

The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding justice and public safety reforms in the wake of her brutal killing on a North Carolina light rail train.