Federal Charges

Iryna Zarutska was a young woman living the American dream — her horrific murder is a direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people.

I have directed my attorneys to federally prosecute DeCarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with…

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 9, 2025

… a history of violent crime, for murder. We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable crime, and he will never again see the light of day as a free man.

The brutal attack on Iryna Zarutska was a disgraceful act that should never happen in America.

The @FBI immediately surged into action to ensure justice is served and to make clear that violent criminals will never be allowed to walk free again.

President Trump is committed… pic.twitter.com/0mq30pD0xS

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 9, 2025

… to restoring safety to every American city, and I want to thank @AGPamBondi for delivering the federal charges that will hold this perpetrator accountable.