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North Carolina GOP Demands Judge's Ouster Over Stabbing Release

9/10/2025

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North Carolina's Republican congressional delegation calls for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes.
They criticize her decision to release Decarlos Brown, now charged with stabbing Iryna Zarutska.
Brown has 14 prior arrests for serious offenses, raising concerns about judicial responsibility.
The unprovoked attack on Zarutska occurred as she returned home from work.
Lawmakers seek a review of Stokes' bond decisions, citing public confidence issues in the judicial system.

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North Carolina's Republican congressional delegation calls for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes.
They criticize her decision to release Decarlos Brown, now charged with stabbing Iryna Zarutska.
Brown has 14 prior arrests for serious offenses, raising concerns about judicial responsibility.
The unprovoked attack on Zarutska occurred as she returned home from work.
Lawmakers seek a review of Stokes' bond decisions, citing public confidence issues in the judicial system.