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Ukrainian Refugee Stabbed on Charlotte Train | Dayton News
A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light-rail train in August 2025 — and her family is now suing the city and its security contractor for negligence. Despite a known history of violence on the LYNX Blue Line, officials allegedly failed to provide enough security, enforce fares, or install basic safety measures like turnstiles. The lawsuit claims no guard was present when the attacker boarded without paying and stabbed her while she sat down. With recent audits revealing systemic failures and prior violent incidents, the estate seeks both…
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