Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) highlighted the murder of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail in a speech on the U.S. House floor. (Screengrab C-SPAN video)
North Carolina’s 10 U.S. House Republicans are calling for the immediate removal of the magistrate judge, who released a repeat offender charged with murdering a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte light rail.
The attack occurred August 22nd but has drawn national and international attention this week with newly released surveillance footage.
Prior to the unprovoked attack, DeCarlos Brown Jr. was free on a written promise to appear in court for a misdemeanor charge. Multiple media outlets report Brown faced 14 prior charges, many misdemeanors, dating back over a decade. Federal officials could seek the death penalty in the most recent case.
“By releasing a repeat violent offender on nothing more than his written promise to appear, Magistrate [Teresa] Stokes displayed a willful failure to perform the duties of her office and engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice,” wrote the congressional representatives in a September 9th letter.
“North Carolina’s justice system failed Iryna Zarutska,” said Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14). “Judge Stokes had the chance to protect the public and chose not to. It’s clear that she’s unfit to hold this consequential position and should be removed from the bench immediately.”
The letter is addressed to Chief District Court Judge Roy Wiggins, who has the authority to initiate removal proceedings.
In addition to Moore, the letter is signed by Reps. Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-3), Virginia Foxx (NC-5), Addison P. McDowell (NC-6), David Rouzer (NC-7), Mark Harris (NC-8), Richard Hudson (NC-9), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), and Brad Knott (NC-13).
Moore has also co-sponsored legislation seeking to end cashless bail.
State Auditor Dave Boliek waded into the matter Tuesday announcing that the Office of the State Auditor will formally investigate the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).
“The recent lawlessness and violence that have taken place on Charlotte’s public transportation raise serious questions about the security measures in place. We will investigate CATS and examine its public safety contracts and operations,” said Boliek.
The auditor’s office has notified Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Metropolitan Transit Commission leadership, and CATS leadership that the investigation will begin immediately.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles (File photo)President Donald Trump keyed in on the murder on social media Tuesday saying that the policies of Democrat-run cities have left criminals to pray on innocent people.
“We have to respond with force and strength. We have to be vicious just like they are. It’s the only thing they understand,” pledged Trump.
Figures show that homicides are down in many large cities since 2020.
Lyles, a Democrat, has called the attack on Zarutska “horrific and senseless.”
In response, the Charlotte mayor has pledged stronger policing across the transit system and increased fare enforcement.
On Tuesday night, Lyles, seeking a fifth term in office, won a crowded Democratic primary, with more than 70% of the ballots cast in the mayoral race. She did not address the media after her decisive win.
Lyles will face Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates in November. Crime prevention and public safety will be top issues for the candidates.
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