Opinion
Iryna Zarutska’s alleged killer not ready for trial?
The entire Western tradition of jurisprudence assumes law teaches by what it punishes and permits. So what is the American justice system teaching right now?
News
Brown found ‘incapable to proceed’ on Iryna Zarutska murder charge
Decarlos Brown Jr., the man who allegedly fatally stabbed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in the neck on Aug. 22 on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line, has been found “incapable to proceed” on the state murder charge against him.
News
NC House committee hears testimony on guardianship difficulties
The House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety has focused its recent meetings on evaluating both mental health system capacity and the legal processes for committing, treating, or releasing individuals.
Opinion
When reform protects criminals, who protects the victims
When these repeat offenders are arrested over and over and released on to public streets, our confidence in the justice system begins to crumble.
News
NC auditor plans new audits of lottery, bonds, UNC system
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek talked about his role, what his office has accomplished in the past year, and what’s in store for the future, including never before performed audits, at the recent John Locke Foundation’s Carolina Liberty Conference.
News
Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden wins primary, re-election
Despite the controversy surrounding him, including calls for his resignation, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has won the Democratic primary and re-election, as there were no Republican candidates running in the primary.
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Judge clarifies protective order in case of Zarutska stabbing death
The judge overseeing the federal case against Decarlos Brown Jr. in the 2025 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska clarified Wednesday an earlier order shielding information about the case from public view.
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NC lawmakers grill Charlotte officials on crime, jail deaths
NC lawmakers grilled Charlotte officials on crime and public safety. Sheriff Garry McFadden deflected questions on jail deaths and criticized Iryna’s Law.
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Federal audit flags safety risks on Charlotte public transit
Federal audit finds safety failures at Charlotte Area Transit System, citing poor risk management, worker safety, rising violence, and 18 violations.
News
Court order prompts lawmakers to delay hearing on Charlotte crime
A state legislative committee has postponed a hearing originally scheduled this week to address crime and public safety in Charlotte.
News
Charlotte TV station requests law-enforcement recordings over Iryna Zarutska killing
Charlotte TV station WSOC has filed a formal response opposing an emergency motion by DeCarlos Brown Jr. that seeks to block the release of law-enforcement recordings connected to the August 2025 killing of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail.
News
Report: Reduce crime with more cops on the streets
Intensive community policing could be a solution to NC violent crime, according to a new report from the John Locke Foundation.
