Family of Iryna Zarutska files lawsuit against Charlotte, security company
The family of Iryna Zarutska has sued the City of Charlotte and a security company for failing to provide adequate safety measures on the light rail system before her fatal stabbing.Summary
The family of Iryna Zarutska has filed a lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and Professional Security Services, alleging that the city and the security company failed to implement adequate safety measures on the light rail system before her fatal stabbing. The lawsuit claims the defendants were aware of violent crime on the transit system but did not provide sufficient fare enforcement or staffing. Zarutska, a refugee from Ukraine, was stabbed on a CATS light rail train one year ago. Her death has prompted discussions about public safety on transit systems and led to the passage of "Iryna's Law," which tightened pretrial release and bail rules for repeat offenders. DeCarlos Brown Jr. is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the case, but the criminal proceedings are currently on hold due to his competency issues. Both the city and the security company are expected to respond to the lawsuit in the coming weeks.
(Source：American Broadcasting Company Eleven)