- September 10, 2025
- 11:56 pm
- Brief news
US President Donald Trump insisted on a speedy trial for Decarlos Brown, who is accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutskaya. This statement was made in light of the tragic incident that occurred on August 22, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Trump expressed the opinion that the trial should proceed immediately. On his social network, he wrote:
“A ‘quick’ trial should be held over the animal that so cruelly killed a beautiful young girl from Ukraine, and only the death penalty should be imposed. There can be no other option.”
Zarutskaya moved to the US to escape the Russian invasion and was killed in a light rail metro car, which caused public outcry.
Suspect and His History
Decarlos Brown was detained at the crime scene and is now facing charges of premeditated murder, awaiting a 60-day medical examination. His criminal record includes 14 arrests since 2011, covering thefts and robberies. Relatives report his schizophrenia, which may impact further proceedings.
Reaction to the Events
This is not the first time Trump has spoken about the need for the death penalty for those guilty of violent crimes. Republicans, in turn, have used Zarutskaya’s murder to justify the president’s decisions to deploy National Guard troops and federal agents to cities across the country, including the capital. This incident has become a reason for criticism of the effective work of law enforcement agencies and has become a topic for discussion in the context of fighting crime.
Legal Aspects of the Death Penalty
Although the death penalty is a legal punishment for serious crimes in North Carolina, the last time such a sentence was carried out in the state was in 2006. Threats and demands for its application at this stage again raise questions about the fairness of justice and the state of the system as a whole.
These events and subsequent public reactions contribute to an intensifying social and legal discourse around issues of crime and punishment in the US.