Category: Crime and Justice

Federal Charge in Charlotte Light-Rail Killing Puts Suspect in Line for Death Penalty
Federal Charge in Charlotte Light-Rail Killing Puts Suspect in Line for Death Penalty
Sep, 11 2025 Crime and Justice Derek Silverstone
Federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina man in the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light-rail, opening the door to a possible death sentence. Surveillance video captured the attack. Officials called it a terroristic act and vowed maximum penalties, while the case reignites debate over transit safety and crime policy.