NC Lawmaker Blames Roy Cooper's Policies for Murder of Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska

Tragic Murder of Iryna Zarutska

• 💔 A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was brutally murdered on the Charlotte light rail.
• 🇺🇦 Zarutska had fled the war in Ukraine seeking a new future in America, only to meet a horrific fate.
• ⚠️ The perpetrator was a violent repeat offender with a criminal record spanning nearly two decades, including armed robbery and threats of violence.

Accusations Against Former Governor Roy Cooper

• 🏛️ Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) accused former Governor Roy Cooper's administration of implementing "irresponsible policies."
• ⛓️ These policies allegedly led to the repeated release of dangerous criminals from jail.
• 🚨 The lawmaker stated that the individual responsible for Zarutska's murder should not have been on the streets.

Call for Safer Communities

• ⚖️ The speaker emphasized the need for common sense leadership that prioritizes victims.
• 🔒 There is a call to keep dangerous criminals behind bars to ensure community safety.
• 🙏 The lawmaker pledged to continue fighting for the safety of communities and offered prayers for Zarutska's family.