Major Update on Law that Could See Murderer of Ukrainian Refugee Face Death by Firing Squad

‘Iryna’s Law’ Signed in North Carolina, Opening Door to Firing Squad for Refugee’s Killer - Real News Now

North Carolina has enacted sweeping criminal justice reform in the wake of the brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, potentially paving the way for the return of capital punishment — including execution by firing squad. Dubbed “Iryna’s Law,” House Bill 307 passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support before being signed into law Friday by Democratic Governor Josh Stein. The bill’…

Major update on law that could see murderer of Ukrainian refugee face death by firing squad

A new law following the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska could reignite death penalty laws in the state.

Huge update on law that could see Iryna Zarutska's alleged murderer face death by firing squad if found guilty

The murder of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light rail train, has sparked sweeping criminal justice reform named in her honor, which has been signed into law.On Friday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein approved House Bill 307, officially dubbed “Iryna’s Law," per the New York Post. The legislation aims to overhaul aspects of the justice system, especially regarding violent offenders and mental h…