Man faces federal charge in killing of Ukrainian woman on Charlotte train

Man faces federal charge in killing of Ukrainian woman on Charlotte train


The Justice Department on Tuesday charged a man with a lengthy arrest record with the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train last month, meaning he could face the death penalty. Zarutska had been living in a bomb shelter in Ukraine before coming to to the U.S. to escape the war, according to relatives, who described her as determined to build a safer life. The mayor's letter was also critical of the court system, echoing some of the critics of the city’s response.


Published at: 2025-09-09 21:31:05

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