"Related video below: Trump reacts to killing of Ukrainian refugee in CharlotteZarutska had been living in a bomb shelter in Ukraine before coming to the U.S. to escape the war, according to relatives, who described her as determined to build a safer life.Video released Friday shows Zarutska entering a light-rail train on Aug. 22 and taking a seat in front of Brown, who was seated behind her. Russ Ferguson, the U.S. attorney for the western district of North Carolina, said additional charges could be brought as the investigation continues.The federal case will run parallel with the state case charging Brown with first-degree murder.The death penalty is also a potential punishment for people convicted of first-degree murder in North Carolina. The Democratic mayor's letter was also critical of the court system, echoing some of the critics of the city's response.Lyles called the killing "a tragic failure by the courts and magistrates," saying the city's officers arrest people who are then quickly released.The state auditor, Republican Dave Boliek, said his office would audit Charlotte's transit system, looking at its safety and security budget and private security contracts._____Associated Press reporter Claudia Lauer in Philadelphia contributed.
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer And Erik Verduzco Associated Press
Published at: 2025-09-09 22:18:15
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