Brooklyn Crash Suspect Arraigned: 'The Devil is in My Eyes'

Suspect Arraigned in Deadly Brooklyn Crash

• 💔 A suspect, Miriam Yurei, accused of killing a mother and her two children in Brooklyn, was arraigned today from her psychiatric hospital bed.
• ⚖️ Yurei appeared virtually in a yellow gown, often looking down and at her attorney, who requested reasonable bail or release, which the judge denied.

Details of the Fatal Collision

• 🚗 Prosecutors stated that Yurei, whose license was suspended, ran a red light on Ocean Parkway, crashing into an Uber.
• tragically killed in the crash were Natasha Sada and her two young daughters, Deborah and Diana.
• 🏥 Sada's four-year-old son remains in critical condition with brain and kidney trauma.

Suspect's Statements in Custody

• 🗣️ Yurei reportedly told police, "The devil is in my eyes," and "Show me your proof. I didn't hurt anybody. Why am I being arrested?"
• ❓ She also stated, "Uncut me. Where is my daughter? My daughter's always in my heart."
• 😨 Additionally, Yurei expressed, "I need my lawyer. People are out to get me. I need a workup to get whatever is in my body out."

Legal Proceedings and Attorney's Defense

• 📜 Yurei's attorney argued that the criminal complaint does not allege speeding or whether Yurei saw the family crossing the street.
• ⚖️ The 32-year-old faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

Community Outrage and City-Wide Concerns

• 📢 Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez called the incident more than just reckless, stating it was "wanton" and would not be tolerated.
• ⚠️ Gonzalez highlighted this tragedy as a reminder of dangerous driving issues across the city, including aggressive behavior, road rage, speeding, and running red lights, which often have deadly consequences.