Crime Victims Beg Congress for Action After Commuter Train Murder

Crime victims beg Congress for action after commuter train murder

Family members of crime victims offered chilling testimonies to Congress on Monday, describing the holes in the justice system that were evident after the murder of their loved ones. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight hearing in Charlotte followed the murder of Iryna Zarutska in August while sitting on a commuter train. Lawmakers heard testimony about policy failures regarding repeat offenders and lenient pretrial bail, and listened t…

'Charlotte, You Have A Problem': Reps Excoriate Judge In Train Murder Case

Legislators sparred over crime policy at a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, held in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska in late August.  Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew criticized “weak” leadership and failed policies that allow dangerous offenders back on the streets. The representative described the irony of […]

Safety spotlight shines on Charlotte with federal committee meeting - WCCB Charlotte

A government spotlight shined on Charlotte Monday. Lawmakers spent several hours hearing passionate pleas from family members of violent crime victims.