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NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
North Carolina Republicans demand removal of Magistrate Teresa Stokes after releasing Decarlos Brown Jr., a 14-time offender who later fatally stabbed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
- The U.S. House of Representatives' 10 Republican members from North Carolina are seeking the removal of Magistrate Teresa Stokes from the 26th Judicial District.
- The lawmakers stated that the removal is justified due to Stokes' history of violent behavior and failure to perform her duties.
- In a letter, the delegation mentioned that her actions have undermined public confidence in the judicial system.
- Magistrate Stokes released a repeat offender without requiring bond, demonstrating willful failure to perform the duties of her office.
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N.C. lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
North Carolina's top legislative leaders said Thursday that they are aiming to advance a package of proposed laws in part designed to tighten pretrial release rules following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train that prompted national attention and calls for tougher-on-crime policies.
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NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing
North Carolina’s top legislative leaders said Thursday that they are aiming to advance a package of proposed laws in part designed to tighten pretrial release rules following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train that prompted national attention and calls for tougher-on-crime policies.
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