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EXPOSED: Roy Cooper's SOFT-ON-CRIME Policies Linked to Ukrainian Refugee's BRUTAL Murder

Gary FranchiFebruary 5, 2026173 views
EXPOSED: Roy Cooper's SOFT-ON-CRIME Policies Linked to Ukrainian Refugee's BRUTAL Murder
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Damning new revelations are rocking North Carolina's political landscape as troubling allegations surface against former Governor Roy Cooper in connection with the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, potentially upending the state's upcoming Senate race dynamics.

The 23-year-old Zarutska was savagely stabbed to death on Charlotte's light rail system last August by repeat violent offender Decarlos Brown Jr. – a career criminal who should have been behind bars instead of prowling the streets looking for his next victim.

Now patriots across North Carolina are demanding answers about how Cooper's soft-on-crime policies and liberal approach to criminal justice reform may have directly contributed to this senseless tragedy. Brown's extensive rap sheet and history of violent offenses raises serious questions about why he was walking free to commit murder.

Liberal Policies, Deadly Consequences

This case perfectly illustrates the deadly consequences of the Democrat Party's reckless "criminal justice reform" agenda that prioritizes the rights of violent felons over law-abiding citizens. While Cooper spent years pushing progressive policies that kept dangerous criminals on the streets, innocent Americans like Iryna paid the ultimate price.

The Ukrainian refugee came to America seeking safety and opportunity, only to be brutally murdered by a predator who should have been locked up. Her blood is on the hands of every politician who enabled this tragedy through their misguided compassion for criminals.

As North Carolina prepares for crucial Senate elections, voters must remember which party consistently fights to protect violent criminals while leaving innocent Americans defenseless. President Trump's tough-on-crime policies and commitment to law and order offer a stark contrast to the Democrat culture of lawlessness.

Patriots deserve leaders who will stand with victims and their families, not make excuses for the career criminals terrorizing our communities. Will North Carolina voters finally hold Democrats accountable for their deadly soft-on-crime agenda, or will more innocent Americans have to die before they learn?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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CharlotteMamaVerified6 days ago
Does anyone know if the suspect had prior arrests that should have kept him locked up? I'm betting this could have been prevented if we had tougher sentencing.
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SecondAmendmentGuyVerified6 days ago
This is why I carry everywhere I go legally can. You can't rely on the government to protect you when they're more worried about the rights of criminals than victims.
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LawAndOrderNCVerified6 days ago
Smart man. Personal responsibility is the only way in Cooper's North Carolina.
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PatriotMom2024Verified5 days ago
This is exactly what happens when Democrats prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens. My heart goes out to that poor refugee family who came here seeking safety only to be failed by Cooper's weak policies.
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ConservativeVoterVerified5 days ago
Couldn't agree more. They flee violence overseas only to encounter it here because of failed leadership.
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SmallTownSheriffVerified5 days ago
As a retired LEO, I've seen firsthand how these soft-on-crime policies tie our hands. We arrest them, DA's plea them down, judges give slaps on the wrist, and they're back on the street in no time.
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TarHeelTruthVerified5 days ago
Cooper has been a disaster for NC public safety from day one. When will people wake up and see that being 'compassionate' to criminals just creates more victims?
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RedStateReadyVerified5 days ago
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Cooper's got blood on his hands with these policies.