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President Donald Trump called for the death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect in the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, emphasizing a quick trial and capital punishment, as part of his broader stance on crime crackdowns in major cities.
Decarlos Brown, a man with a history of arrests and mental health issues, has been federally charged with the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train, a case that has been used by President Trump to criticize Democratic crime policies. The incident has garnered national attention and political commentary on crime and mental health issues.
Nathan Hochman, a former Republican turned independent, has been elected as Los Angeles' new district attorney, defeating progressive incumbent George Gascón. Hochman campaigned on reversing Gascón's policies, which he termed 'social experiments,' and plans to adopt a tougher stance on crime, particularly property crimes. While he aims to restore trust in the DA's office, Hochman does not intend to completely dismantle Gascón's initiatives, such as prosecuting police misconduct and reviewing wrongful convictions. Gascón conceded, acknowledging the shift in voter sentiment.
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., criticized squatters, stating they have "no rights" and called for a tougher crime policy, while also expressing support for Israel and President Biden. Fetterman disagreed with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's comments on Israel and predicted a close election between Biden and Trump in Pennsylvania.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's bail reform laws after four suspects charged with dismembering bodies were freed, stating that the system prevented arguing dangerousness as a factor in bail applications. Tierney slammed Hochul's crime policy as "laughably inadequate" and defended the charges filed against the suspects. Hochul, in response, criticized Tierney and Suffolk County police, suggesting they should have brought more severe charges. Tierney called for "common sense" fixes to the state's bail system and urged the governor to confine her comments to subjects she knows about.
Nayib Bukele has been confirmed as El Salvador's president after winning 82.66% of the vote in the final tally, with his tough stance on crime widely credited for his reelection. Despite concerns about civil rights and the constitutionality of his second term, Bukele's popularity reflects the challenges faced by Central American countries in establishing sustainable democratic models after civil conflicts.