Republicans in North Carolina on Wednesday accused Democrats of “siding with criminals” and blamed the homicide of a Ukrainian refugee on board a prepare in Charlotte on “woke” insurance policies.
Because the launch of horrific footage of the deadly knife assault on Iryna Zarutska, 23, final Friday, Republicans have blamed “failed Democratic insurance policies” together with cashless bail and so-called “catch and launch” practices for permitting homeless profession legal Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, to be free on the streets on the time of the Aug. 22 killing.
“Let’s be very clear, crime is a selection, and Democrats have chosen to aspect with criminals,” Jason Simmons, chair of the North Carolina Republican Get together, informed a Wednesday press convention.
“What the Democrats name restorative justice seems like Iryna Zarutska’s homicide. Iryna Zarutska died due to the Democrat insurance policies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, woke politicians that perpetuate cashless bail and refuse to prioritize public security over appearances,” mentioned Mecklenburg County Republican Get together chairman Kyle Kirby.
He known as for quick coverage adjustments, together with money bail for repeat offenders.
“The time is now to deal with criminals like accountable people and never entitled individuals,” he mentioned, whereas asserting a candlelit vigil shall be held for Zarutska on Sept. 22, marking 30 days since her loss of life, on the East-West Boulevard Station in Charlotte’s South Finish neighborhood.
