GoFundMe Halts Support for Killer’s Defense Over BACKLASH

GoFundMe faces massive backlash after pulling disgusting fundraisers that attempted to raise money for the defense of a career criminal who brutally murdered a young Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.

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GoFundMe removed multiple fundraisers created to support Decarlos Brown Jr., the ex-con who fatally stabbed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
Public outrage erupted over attempts to raise money for the defense of a repeat offender with mental health issues
The 23-year-old victim had fled war in Ukraine only to be murdered in a random attack on public transit
The incident exposes dangerous gaps in America’s criminal justice and mental health systems

GoFundMe Removes Controversial Fundraisers

GoFundMe pulled multiple fundraising campaigns that were created to support Decarlos Brown Jr., the 34-year-old homeless man charged with first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska. The crowdfunding platform acted after widespread public outrage over attempts to raise money for the legal defense of a career criminal with a documented history of mental illness and prior convictions. The fundraisers sparked immediate controversy, with Americans questioning how anyone could support a man who committed such a heinous act against an innocent refugee seeking safety.

Ukrainian Refugee’s Tragic Story

Iryna Zarutska, 23, had fled the war-torn city of Kyiv with her family, seeking refuge and a new life in Charlotte, North Carolina. On August 22, 2025, while riding the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line in her pizzeria uniform after work, she became the victim of a completely unprovoked attack. Brown, seated behind her, pulled out a folding knife and stabbed Zarutska three times, including at least once in the neck, before calmly walking to the other end of the train where he was arrested minutes later.

This case highlights a disturbing pattern plaguing American cities under failed liberal policies that prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens. The fact that someone who fled a war zone only to be murdered by a repeat offender with known mental health issues demonstrates the complete breakdown of public safety in Democrat-run cities. This young woman came to America seeking the safety and opportunity our nation has traditionally provided, only to encounter the violent chaos that progressive policies have unleashed on our streets and public transportation systems.

Systemic Failures Enable Violence

Brown’s extensive criminal history and documented mental health issues raise serious questions about how the justice system failed to protect innocent people from a dangerous individual. The 34-year-old had multiple prior arrests and convictions, yet remained on the streets where he could commit this horrific crime. This represents a fundamental failure of both the criminal justice system and mental health services that allowed a known threat to roam freely among vulnerable populations.

Public Transit Safety Crisis

The attack occurred on a well-monitored public transit system with other passengers present, yet no one could prevent the senseless violence. Surveillance footage captured the entire incident, showing the randomness and brutality of the attack that has left Charlotte residents fearful of using public transportation. The incident has reignited debates about transit security, mental health intervention, and the responsibility of local governments to protect citizens from violent criminals who should never have been free to commit such acts.

Conservative Americans rightfully demand accountability from officials who have allowed our cities to become hunting grounds for violent criminals while prioritizing political correctness over public safety. This tragedy could have been prevented with proper enforcement of existing laws and adequate mental health interventions for dangerous individuals like Brown.